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IP Fabric vs PacketForge

Both stand on network testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

IP Fabric

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

IP Fabric focuses on discovery, modeling, path simulation, and validation while remaining read-only. Teams can evaluate its trial within the stated 30-day and 100-device limits; annual subscription pricing requires a request.

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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.

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The facts

	IP Fabric	PacketForge
Free plan	A free trial	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ipfabric.io	gl.com
On network testing software	#26 of 33	#30 of 33

IP Fabric: what it does well

Discovers devices and cloud objects without agents.
Simulates paths through Layer 3 to applications.
Read-only access is sufficient for discovery.
Compatible with air-gapped networks.
Trial supports up to 100 devices for 30 days.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Trial is limited to 30 days and 100 devices.
Subscription pricing is on request.
Requires self-hosted virtual-machine deployment.

PacketForge: what it does well

Emulates thousands to millions of concurrent flows.
Supports rates up to 100G, depending on configuration.
Reports latency, jitter, and packet loss.
REST APIs support test automation and CI/CD.
Offers hardware and software deployment options.

What to know first

Pricing is available on request.
Supported line rates depend on hardware and interface configuration.
Windows-based deployments are listed.

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