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Cloonix vs EVE-NG
Both stand on network simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWeb
Choose Cloonix if you need an AGPLv3 framework for assembling and viewing virtual network topologies on a Linux host. Consider the installation route carefully: the bundle needs administrative privileges, while cloonix-toy does not; packet inspection through its spy is limited to supported interfaces.
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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.
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| Cloonix | EVE-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clownix.net | eve-ng.net |
| On network simulation software | #9 of 31 | #5 of 31 |
Cloonix: what it does well
- Graphical canvas displays networks assembled from virtual machines and containers.
- Supports QEMU-KVM virtual machines and crun containers.
- Packet transit items can drop, shape, or delay traffic.
- Wireshark spy can display or save captures on supported interfaces.
- cloonix-toy installation does not require root or administrator privileges.
What to know first
- A Linux distribution is required to run Cloonix.
- The bundle installation requires administrative privileges.
- The Wireshark spy is not the complete Wireshark application.
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.
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