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IMUNES vs Marionnet
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
IMUNES provides configurable network experiments with real-time emulation and hardware-in-the-loop support. Linux users need Docker and the stated kernel minimum, and experiments require root privileges per the README.
Visit IMUNES 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
| IMUNES | Marionnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | imunes.net | marionnet.org |
| On network simulation software | #7 of 31 | #3 of 31 |
IMUNES: what it does well
- Supports hundreds to thousands of virtual nodes on one machine.
- Links can model delay, bit errors, duplication, and bandwidth.
- Supports live changes to running experiments.
- Free, with public source repositories and manuals.
What to know first
- Linux requires kernel 3.10 or newer and Docker daemon.
- The README instructs users to run experiments as root.
- Latest listed image is a 4GB beta OVA.
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.
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