Side by side
Avidemux vs EVE-NG
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
EVE-NG offers network emulation and lab-building features across free and paid plans. Check the free node and role limits, and note that Community Edition support and end of life ended in June 2026.
Visit EVE-NGThe facts
| Avidemux | EVE-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | eve-ng.net |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on network testing software |
Avidemux: what it does well
EVE-NG: what it does well
- Connects running nodes through hot links to real networks.
- Professional labs support up to 1024 nodes.
- Lists RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory authentication.
- Supports Docker and custom Docker.
What to know first
- Free plan limits labs to 63 nodes.
- Free plan allows only the Admin role.
- Community Edition support and end of life ended in June 2026.