GNS3
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What both publish
| Fact | GNS3 | Marionnet |
|---|---|---|
| Support | GNS3 points users to its documentation and community for help, questions, and bug reports. | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. |
GNS3 plans
- GNS3Free
Marionnet plans
- Free softwareFree
- MarionnetFree
Pick GNS3 if…
GNS3 suits network engineers and learners building labs for education, certification practice, demonstrations or interoperability checks. It can also serve proof-of-concept work where a host machine can support the desired topology.
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.