OMNEST vs PNETLab
| OMNEST | PNETLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Simulation model | discrete-event | emulation |
| Real-time emulation | Yes | — |
| Hardware-in-the-loop | Yes | — |
| Deployment options | desktop | server |
| Automation API | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Network Simulation Software. On Freedom251, OMNEST scores higher on our published basis.