iPerf2
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VisitiPerf2 vs Shadow
What both publish
| Fact | iPerf2 | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | iPerf2 measures network traffic performance, including throughput, latency, link capacity, and responsiveness. | Shadow is a scientific experimentation tool for research, development, testing, and evaluation of real networked applications on simulated networks. |
iPerf2 plans
- Community editionFree
- Iperf 2 open-source editionFree
- Professional editionFree
Shadow plans
No prices published.
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 Shadow if…
Shadow suits researchers and developers working with Linux networked applications, distributed systems, or large Tor simulations. It is intended for controlled, repeatable experimentation rather than real-time emulation.