Top 4 Open-Source Alternatives to Cisco VIRL

Cisco VIRL

Cisco VIRL is a next-gen network virtualization and orchestration platform that enables you to accomplish multiple tasks like creating and customizing simulated networks with third-party and Cisco objects by means of a graphical utility.

Product categories

Data Visualization Numerical Computation Simulation Software Technical Computing Tool

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Cisco VIRL are ns-3, Mininet, and Kathara. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.

ns-3 Landing Page
1

ns-3

a discrete-event network simulator for internet systems
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Simulation Software #Tool #Technical Computing
Mininet Landing Page
2

Mininet

Mininet is a robust and inexpensive Instant Virtual Network designed to function on standard PCs like Laptops and Desktops.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Simulation Software #Tool #Technical Computing 3 social mentions
Kathara Landing Page
3

Kathara

Kathara is a high-profile container-based network emulation solution developed by Greek Καθαρά.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Simulation Software #Tool #Technical Computing
GNS3 Landing Page
4

GNS3

GNS3 is a graphical network simulator that allows simulation of complex networks.
Pricing:
- Open Source
#Simulation Software #Tool #Technical Computing 11 social mentions