iPerf2
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VisitiPerf2 vs MoonGen
What both publish
| Fact | iPerf2 | MoonGen |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Source builds use GNU Autotools with configure, make and make install; packaged builds are commonly named iperf. | The documented installation uses a build script and requires binding NICs to DPDK; Debian and Ubuntu dependencies are listed. |
| Purpose | iPerf2 measures network traffic performance, including throughput, latency, link capacity, and responsiveness. | MoonGen is a scriptable high-speed packet generator built on DPDK and LuaJIT. |
iPerf2 plans
- Community editionFree
- Iperf 2 open-source editionFree
- Professional editionFree
MoonGen plans
- MoonGen (MIT licensed)Free
Pick iPerf2 if…
It suits people who need to measure TCP or UDP network behavior across supported platforms, including self-hosted setups. The socket-level measurement limit and lack of interoperability with iPerf3 matter when choosing it.
Pick MoonGen if…
It suits network engineers who need scripted packet generation to benchmark systems such as firewalls. Users need Linux, a DPDK-compatible network card, and Lua scripts for full API use.