Containerlab
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VisitContainerlab vs Marionnet
What both publish
| Fact | Containerlab | Marionnet |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | The main repository is publicly marked as BSD-3-Clause licensed. | Marionnet is distributed as free software under the GNU General Public License. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions, ideas, and bug reports to its Discord community. | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. |
Containerlab plans
- ContainerlabFree
- Free and open-sourceFree
Marionnet plans
- Free softwareFree
- MarionnetFree
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 Marionnet if…
Marionnet suits educators teaching computer networks and users who need a virtual network for testing or development. Windows and macOS users can access it through the provided VirtualBox appliance.