Kathará
6.2#12 in network simulation softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitKathará vs Marionnet
What both publish
| Fact | Kathará | Marionnet |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy | LIPN, France |
| Intended users | The project says it is used in courses and projects and describes use in teaching, production-network sandbox testing, and protocol development. | Its main goal is teaching computer networks in university laboratories; the project also mentions high schools and network testing or development. |
Kathará plans
- Free open-source softwareFree
Marionnet plans
- Free softwareFree
- MarionnetFree
Pick Kathará if…
Kathará suits people teaching or learning networking, testing production networks in a sandbox, or developing network protocols. Its container model and Python APIs may also fit users building custom scenarios or code.
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.