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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cisco Packet Tracer
Star Rating
(175)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cisco Packet TracerTestOut
Star Rating
(47)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TestOutCisco Packet Tracer vs TestOut
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found TestOut easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with TestOut overall.
- Reviewers felt that TestOut meets the needs of their business better than Cisco Packet Tracer.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that TestOut is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of TestOut over Cisco Packet Tracer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Packet Tracer
No pricing availableTestOut
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cisco Packet Tracer
No trial information availableTestOut
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
121
9.4
34
Ease of Use
9.1
119
9.5
34
Ease of Setup
9.0
28
9.5
25
Ease of Admin
9.0
24
9.2
25
Quality of Support
8.5
101
9.8
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
18
9.9
24
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
108
8.9
32
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
6
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
9.8
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
7
|
Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Courses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.9
9
Not enough data
Content
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Packet Tracer and TestOut share no categories
Unique Categories
Cisco Packet Tracer is categorized as Virtual IT Labs
TestOut is categorized as Technical Skills Development and Online Course Providers
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Packet Tracer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TestOut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Networking
21.3%
Computer & Network Security
19.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Higher Education
10.0%
Telecommunications
9.3%
Other
28.7%
Education Management
27.3%
Higher Education
18.2%
E-Learning
18.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Other
11.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
On what platform Packet Tracer can be run and installed?
2 Comments
OM
All windows ,apple platforms and even android can run packet tracerRead more
What is the best way to practice Cisco Packet Tracer for students?
1 Comment
AB
CCNA classes in pune
CCNA course in pune
CCNA training in pune
In order to recognize networks we want to apprehend the factors of a network. There are...Read more
You can do this in fully lengthy "Supporting all configurations , switching,routing, firewall supporting necessary.The best way is to promote it and tell it pros and cons comparing to others.. Use can use this for educational purposes.Question is are you making it immediately.
1 Comment
RC
thanks you for your inforamtion Read more
Is it possible for an instructor to create a Custom Lab exercise, using the simulator?
3 Comments
AB
No Read more
What factors you consider important for choosing a software provider?
1 Comment
EA
Ask the vendor for a fully-featured trial subscription to the software for 90 days. Evaluate features, functions, and ease of use from the end users'...Read more
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