Common Open Research Emulator (CORE)
5.5#29 in network simulation softwareAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) | EVE-NG |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | CORE documentation includes provided services for EMANE, FRR, Quagga, SDN, and XORP. | The feature comparison lists RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Docker-integrated Wireshark, and an integrated NAT cloud. |
| Support | The repository points users to GitHub-hosted documentation and a Discord channel for support discussions. | The EULA says EVE-NG LTD provides live chat support at no additional cost, at its discretion and without guaranteeing it. |
| Use cases | NRL says CORE is typically used for network and protocol research, demonstrations, application and platform testing, networking scenario evaluation, security studies, and expanding physical test networks. | The platform is presented for creating virtual proof of concepts, solutions, and training environments for enterprises, e-learning providers, individuals, and group collaborators. |
Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) plans
No prices published.
EVE-NG plans
- FreemiumFree
- EVE-NG BasePriced on request
- EVE-NG RBLPriced on request
Pick Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) if…
CORE suits researchers, educators, security practitioners and engineers evaluating network scenarios or applications. It is also relevant when emulations must connect to physical networks, distributed instances or hardware-in-the-loop setups.
Pick EVE-NG if…
EVE-NG suits network, security, and DevOps professionals building virtual labs for design or training. Its listed use cases also include enterprises, e-learning providers, individuals, and collaborators.