Containerlab
7.6#1 in network simulation softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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EXata Network Modeling
5.3#31 in network simulation softwareLinuxWindows
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| Fact | Containerlab | EXata Network Modeling |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Containerlab can launch VM based routers through vrnetlab or boxen integration and can run containerlab style topologies on Kubernetes through Clabernetes. | The technical overview says EXata can run live applications across simulated networks and connect models with physical equipment such as servers, computers, radios, and sensors. |
| Platforms | The documentation describes Linux installation, Windows use through WSL, and macOS support on ARM and Intel Macs. | Keysight lists Windows and Linux as EXata download platforms; a current download listing says the software requires a license. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions, ideas, and bug reports to its Discord community. | Keysight links EXata customers to KeysightCare, the Keysight Support Portal, and its Software Download Center for support and software updates. |
| System requirements | The normal installation requires a Linux server or VM, Docker, sudo privileges, and locally available or pullable node images. | The EXata technical overview specifies a 64-bit x86-64 processor, at least 16 GB free memory, and Windows 10 Pro or specified CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu versions. |
Containerlab plans
- ContainerlabFree
- Free and open-sourceFree
EXata Network Modeling plans
- EXata Network ModelingPriced 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 EXata Network Modeling if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.