NetSim
NetSim is a browser-based network simulator for learning and practicing network configurations.
What NetSim is
NetSim is a browser-based network simulator for learning and practicing network configurations. It runs in the browser with WebAssembly and supports CLI practice for Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP, and Aruba AOS-CX. Its homepage lists 35+ labs from HCIA to HCIE levels. The Free plan costs $0.00 per free, billed at $0 forever, and includes 10 basic labs, up to 15 devices per topology, AI Copilot with your own key, and local storage only. Pro costs $15.00 per month, billed at $15 per month, and adds 35+ advanced labs, unlimited devices, included AI Copilot, cloud sync across devices, and priority support. Enterprise pricing is custom; listed features include SSO/SAML, an instructor dashboard, LTI-based LMS integration, custom lab creation, and dedicated support. NetSim Labs identifies itself as the maker. Configurations and lab progress stay local unless cloud sync is enabled. The core engine uses the AGPL v3 license, with commercial licenses available for organizations needing other terms.
Good
- Practices Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP, and Aruba AOS-CX CLIs
- Free plan includes 10 basic labs
- Pro offers 35+ advanced labs
- Topology data stays local unless cloud sync is enabled
Watch out
- Free plan limits topologies to 15 devices
- Free plan includes local storage only
- Pro costs $15.00 per month
- Enterprise pricing is custom
Who it suits
The Free tier is described as suitable for students and hobbyists; Pro is aimed at professionals and power users. Enterprise features include integrations and support for organizations.
Verdict
NetSim combines network configuration practice with labs and vendor CLI support in a browser. The Free tier has defined limits, while Pro adds advanced labs, unlimited devices, and cloud sync.
Plans and prices
From NetSim's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 10 basic labs · Up to 15 devices per topology · AI Copilot (BYOK) · Local storage only · $0 forever |
| Pro | $15 a month | 35+ advanced labs (HCIE, BGP) · Unlimited devices · AI Copilot included · Cloud sync across devices · Priority support · $15 /month |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | SSO / SAML integration · Instructor dashboard · LMS integration (LTI) · Custom lab creation · Dedicated support · Custom |
The facts
Each one read from NetSim's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI assistance
- The Free tier includes AI Copilot with bring-your-own-key, while Pro includes AI Copilot.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Enterprise integrations
- The Enterprise tier lists SSO/SAML and LMS integration using LTI.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Labs
- The homepage says NetSim includes 35+ hands-on labs from HCIA to HCIE level.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker says the core engine is licensed under AGPL v3 and offers commercial licenses for organizations that need non-AGPL terms.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Topology configurations and lab progress are processed locally and are not sent to NetSim servers unless cloud sync is enabled.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- NetSim is a browser-based network simulator for learning and practicing network configurations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Simulation engine
- The simulator runs in the browser using WebAssembly.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pro includes priority support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Third-party services
- The privacy policy names Vercel for hosting, Stripe for payment processing, and Google Gemini for AI features when enabled.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Vendor CLIs
- NetSim supports Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP, and Aruba AOS-CX CLI practice.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The Free tier is described as suitable for students and hobbyists, while Pro is for professionals and power users.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The site identifies the maker as NetSim Labs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Team
- NetSim Labs describes its team as remote-first and globally distributed.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The Pro tier has a Start Pro Trial link, but the pricing page does not state the trial duration.checked 9 Oct 2026
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