Marionnet
7.2#3 in network simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMarionnet vs OMNeT++
What both publish
| Fact | Marionnet | OMNeT++ |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | LIPN, France | Budapest, Hungary |
| Intended users | Its main goal is teaching computer networks in university laboratories; the project also mentions high schools and network testing or development. | The maker describes OMNeT++ as popular in scientific and industrial settings and lists research and teaching as noncommercial use cases. |
| Support | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. | The project points users to Discussions, a bug tracker, and Stack Overflow; the commercial OMNEST comparison describes OMNeT++ support as informal via the mailing list. |
Marionnet plans
- Free softwareFree
- MarionnetFree
OMNeT++ plans
- OMNeT++ Academic Public LicenseFree
- Commercial licensePriced on request
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.
Pick OMNeT++ if…
OMNeT++ suits people building network simulations for noncommercial research or teaching, as well as scientific and industrial use cases. Commercial projects need a separate license.