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Mininet-WiFi vs Shadow
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 LinuxSelf-hosted
Mininet-WiFi brings wireless stations, access points, mobility, and several integrations to Mininet-based emulation. Check its Linux requirements and the kernel-specific 802.11p limitation before planning a setup.
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Shadow combines real application execution with a private, configurable simulated network. Its deterministic model and scale fit research and testing, but users must account for security limitations and incomplete system-call coverage.
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| Mininet-WiFi | Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mininet-wifi.github.io | shadow.github.io |
| On network simulation software | #20 of 31 | #24 of 31 |
Mininet-WiFi: what it does well
- Free.
- Includes several documented mobility models.
- Supports Containernet and SUMO integration.
- Supports 6LoWPAN through fakelb and mac802154_hwsim.
What to know first
- Requires a Linux environment.
- IEEE 802.11p procedure works only with kernel 5.5.
- Fedora installation guidance is experimental.
Shadow: what it does well
- Runs unmodified Linux application binaries
- Deterministic simulations support bug reproduction
- Models latency and packet loss
- Can simulate thousands of processes
- 100% open-source software
What to know first
- Linux-only platform
- Not designed to isolate malicious programs
- Unsupported system calls may cause failures
- Building requires several Linux dependencies
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