Boson NetSim vs. Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

Boson NetSim

Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Boson NetSim	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	Boson specializes in providing technological examination preparation materials used by individuals, businesses, academic institutions and government entities.	N/A
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	This Introductory course is extremely helpful for anyone who plans to take one of the Networking Academy courses which utilizes the powerful simulation tool.	N/A

Pricing

Boson NetSim

Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

Editions & Modules

No answers on this topic

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Boson NetSim	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

$179.00 for single user licensing.

Course is offered free through Cisco Networking Academy.

More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	Boson NetSim	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Considered Both Products	Boson NetSim No answer on this topic	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy) NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Chose Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy) In the comparison with the Cisco Packet Tracer there is no much applications existing. But the UI and application was not up to the mark. Incentivized Helpful?

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	Boson NetSim	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
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Enterprises	PRTG Score 8.9 out of 10	PRTG Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
	Boson NetSim	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Boson NetSim	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Likelihood to Recommend	No answers on this topic	Cisco Packet Tracer is a very good option for technical educational institutes interested in the field of networking. Instead of setting up a real lab with real equipment that costs thousands of dollars, it can be dispensed with, and using Cisco Packet Tracer as a very good alternative, trainees can practice any time any where. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	No answers on this topic	Real time data monitoring Packet analysis Network geolocation design Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	No answers on this topic	CLI, It would be great if we can use multiple tapes in a single window. It is limited to Cisco products only, there is no integration with other companies. Improve UI customisation and writing settings. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Usability	No answers on this topic	It is helpful for learning networking and easy to understand. UI was user friendly and can help the people to learn. UI can have more chance for the upgradation Incentivized NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Read full review
Alternatives Considered	No answers on this topic	In the comparison with the Cisco Packet Tracer there is no much applications existing. But the UI and application was not up to the mark. Incentivized NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Read full review
Return on Investment	No answers on this topic	Reduce the cost of expenditures Increase flexibility Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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