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Best Network Testing Software in 2026 — page 2

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    IP Fabric

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    IP Fabric focuses on discovery, modeling, path simulation, and validation while remaining read-only.

    6.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Shadow

    Free plan Linux

    Shadow combines real application execution with a private, configurable simulated network.

    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Ostinato

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Ostinato provides packet crafting, replay, traffic analytics, and test automation across several platforms. Plans start at $12 a month billed annually, and the included limits vary by plan.

    6.1 From $12/mo (annual) Visit site
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    NTTTCP

    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
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    PacketForge

    Paid WebWindows

    PacketForge offers configurable traffic generation, network measurements, and API-based automation. Its quote-based pricing and hardware-dependent line rates are key considerations.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PacketCheck

    Paid Windows

    PacketCheck provides broad Ethernet/IP test configuration, measurements, impairment controls, and report output for Windows users.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Cisco ThousandEyes

    Paid AndroidMacWeb+1

    Cisco ThousandEyes offers several monitoring views across a hybrid deployment model and multiple platforms. Buyers need to request pricing and use the 15-day trial because no free plan is listed.

    5.0 Pricing on request · 15-day trial Visit site
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    NetBeez

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1
    4.9 14-day trial Visit site