EVE-NG alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave EVE-NG: free tier is capped at a few nodes, and community Edition has reached end of life. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces EVE-NG, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GNS3 currently ranks first.
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Best EVE-NG alternative for most people
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for a free option
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Cisco Modeling LabsComes with licensed Cisco images and Cisco support, which matters for corporate labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for open source
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for self-hosting
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for Mac
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for Windows
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for Linux
GNS3Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Best EVE-NG alternative for working in the browser
Cisco Modeling LabsComes with licensed Cisco images and Cisco support, which matters for corporate labs.
EVE-NG alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to EVE-NG?
GNS3 ranks first right now. Free and open source with a desktop client, and no node cap for single-user labs.
Is there a free alternative to EVE-NG?
Yes. GNS3 (open source) and Cisco Modeling Labs (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to EVE-NG?
Yes: GNS3. GNS3 can also be self-hosted.
Which EVE-NG alternatives work on Linux?
GNS3 runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from EVE-NG?
The complaints we hear most: free tier is capped at a few nodes; community Edition has reached end of life; needs a dedicated server or VM and your own device images.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces EVE-NG, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.