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Avidemux vs Marionnet
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 Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Marionnet offers a way to teach, test, or develop network setups without physical networking equipment. Installation requirements differ by platform, and the project warns that disk use varies and provides no warranty.
Visit MarionnetThe facts
| Avidemux | Marionnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | marionnet.org |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on network simulation software |
Avidemux: what it does well
Marionnet: what it does well
- Free software under the GNU General Public License.
- Emulates computers and network equipment on one host.
- Network diagram updates as the virtual network changes.
- Can run graphical guest applications such as Wireshark.
- Available through a VirtualBox appliance for Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- From-scratch installation requires GNU/Linux, root access, and internet.
- VirtualBox appliance requires hardware virtualization enabled in BIOS.
- Disk use depends on the chosen distribution.
- The project states that it comes with no warranty.