Containerlab
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What both publish
| Fact | Containerlab | EVE-NG |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Containerlab can launch VM based routers through vrnetlab or boxen integration and can run containerlab style topologies on Kubernetes through Clabernetes. | The feature comparison lists RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Docker-integrated Wireshark, and an integrated NAT cloud. |
| Platforms | The documentation describes Linux installation, Windows use through WSL, and macOS support on ARM and Intel Macs. | The download page offers client packs for Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux, and says version 7.0.1-1 and later can download the client directly from the EVE-NG server. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions, ideas, and bug reports to its Discord community. | The EULA says EVE-NG LTD provides live chat support at no additional cost, at its discretion and without guaranteeing it. |
Containerlab plans
- ContainerlabFree
- Free and open-sourceFree
EVE-NG plans
- FreemiumFree
- EVE-NG BasePriced on request
- EVE-NG RBLPriced on request
Pick Containerlab if…
Containerlab suits network engineers and others who need to define and manage network labs as code. It also fits users who want to start topologies in CI or pair labs with telemetry stacks.
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.