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About Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco Packet Tracer is networking simulation software from Cisco, distributed through its Networking Academy. You build a virtual lab of routers, switches and end devices, configure them, and watch how traffic moves between them without needing physical equipment.
It is used for teaching and learning networking, IoT and cybersecurity skills, and is commonly used alongside Networking Academy courses and certification study.
Strengths
- Virtual network lab without physical hardware
- Covers networking, IoT and cybersecurity topics
- Tied to free Networking Academy training material
Limitations
- Simulates Cisco equipment only, not a full emulator of real devices
- Proprietary software
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree download from Cisco Networking Academy.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Cisco
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Students learning networking or studying for Cisco certifications
- Categories
- Network tools, Learning tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Cisco Packet Tracer
Compare allSoftware that can replace Cisco Packet Tracer for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
EVE-NG
A network emulation platform for building virtual multi-vendor labs of routers, switches, firewalls and servers.
EVE-NG emulates devices from many network vendors in a self-hosted lab, but you must supply device images and advanced features need the paid Professional Edition.
Cisco Packet Tracer as an alternative
Listings that name Cisco Packet Tracer as an alternative.
Containerlab
A command-line tool that builds and manages container-based network labs with virtual routers and switches.
Cisco Packet Tracer is free proprietary software for Windows, macOS and Linux that simulates only Cisco equipment rather than running real network operating systems.
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