# Cisco Packet Tracer, TestOut vs QA USA Comparison | | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 175 | 47 | 467 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (55.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $65.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cisco Packet Tracer Pros: - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Hands-on Labs (1 reviews) Cons: - Insufficient Content (1 reviews) - Limited Course Options (1 reviews) ### TestOut **Not enough data** ### QA USA Pros: - Content Quality (1 reviews) - Knowledge Enhancement (1 reviews) Cons: - Access Issues (1 reviews) - Access Limitations (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 9.4 (34 reviews) | 9.4 (337 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (119 reviews) | 9.5 (34 reviews) | 9.5 (340 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 9.6 (109 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 9.5 (103 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 9.8 (33 reviews) | 9.5 (300 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.9 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (96 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (108 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (323 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cisco Packet Tracer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### TestOut #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### QA USA #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Small Team Plan Price: $65.00 Per Month Description: All you need to easily onboard your team of up to 15 members with everything included in the Personal Plan plus the features below. Key Features: - Assessments: accurately pinpoint baseline skills - Training Plans: assign certification- or role-based training - Skill Profiles: track and report skill growth [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/qa-usa/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Technical Skills Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | 9.2/10 | 7 | | **QA USA** | 9.2/10 | 237 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (193 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (182 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (210 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Content | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (203 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (212 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (153 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **SSO** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **API Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### eLearning Content | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | 9.4/10 | 135 | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (97 reviews) | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | 9.4/10 | 94 | #### Courses | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (68 reviews) | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (74 reviews) | | **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (74 reviews) | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (64 reviews) | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (73 reviews) | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (69 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (52 reviews) | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (53 reviews) | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (64 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (67 reviews) | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (56 reviews) | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (63 reviews) | ### Skills Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | 9.0/10 | 14 | #### Skill management | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Skills Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | | **Skill Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Employee Skill Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Included Framework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | ### Virtual IT Labs | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | 9.0/10 | 13 | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | 9.3/10 | 21 | #### Performance | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Understanding** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | | **Degree of Simulation** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (17 reviews) | | **Results of the Experiment** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (16 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Certification** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (20 reviews) | | **Analytics Capabilities** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | #### Accessibility | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile, Tablet compatibility** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Content | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (18 reviews) | | **Video Content** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Support** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (18 reviews) | | **Live Chat** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Corporate Learning Management Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | 9.2/10 | 151 | #### Course Authoring | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | | **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | | **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (74 reviews) | | **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (64 reviews) | #### Course Delivery | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (84 reviews) | | **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (81 reviews) | | **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (74 reviews) | #### Course Management | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (65 reviews) | | **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (60 reviews) | | **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (75 reviews) | | **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (69 reviews) | #### LMS Marketplace | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Interface | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (54 reviews) | | **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (84 reviews) | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (80 reviews) | | **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (65 reviews) | | **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (57 reviews) | | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) | | **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (64 reviews) | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (97 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **QA USA** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Cisco Packet Tracer (1):** [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs) **Unique to TestOut (2):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers) **Unique to QA USA (7):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Emerging AI Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/emerging-ai-software), [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Skills Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/skills-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | QA USA | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.7% | 31.8% | 21.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 47.7% | 22.8% | | **Enterprise** | 17.3% | 20.5% | 55.8% | ### By Industry #### Cisco Packet Tracer - **Computer Networking:** 21.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 19.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.3% - **Higher Education:** 10.0% - **Telecommunications:** 9.3% - **Education Management:** 4.7% - **Computer Software:** 2.7% - **Internet:** 2.7% - **Financial Services:** 2.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0% - **Other:** 14.7% #### TestOut - **Education Management:** 27.3% - **Higher Education:** 18.2% - **E-Learning:** 18.2% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 15.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5% - **Law Practice:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3% - **Computer Software:** 2.3% #### QA USA - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6% - **Computer Software:** 19.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1% - **Financial Services:** 5.1% - **Banking:** 3.9% - **Management Consulting:** 2.5% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Retail:** 1.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.6% - **Insurance:** 1.6% - **Other:** 25.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cisco Packet Tracer - [AWS Training and Certification](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-training-and-certification/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews) - [CBT Nuggets](https://www.g2.com/products/cbt-nuggets/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (483 reviews) - [Skillable](https://www.g2.com/products/skillable/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (470 reviews) - [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1373 reviews) - [KodeKloud](https://www.g2.com/products/kodekloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars 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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.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33163-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-) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "thanks you for your inforamtion " - Title: [What is the best way to practice Cisco Packet Tracer for students?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26056-what-is-the-best-way-to-practice-cisco-packet-tracer-for-students) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." ### TestOut - Title: [Is it possible for an instructor to create a Custom Lab exercise, using the simulator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11866-is-it-possible-for-an-instructor-to-create-a-custom-lab-exercise-using-the-simulator) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [What factors you consider important for choosing a software provider?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-factors-you-consider-important-for-choosing-a-software-provider) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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'..." ### QA USA - Title: [What is the best way to keep up with the learning?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50548-what-is-the-best-way-to-keep-up-with-the-learning) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Robert, the best way to keep up with our learning is to subscribe to our new content email that way you always know when new content arrives or is..." - Title: [How many tests should one take before AWS certification?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50065-how-many-tests-should-one-take-before-aws-certification) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hello Dwit, Our assessments are there to verify you have absorbed the knowledge from the courses and hands-on labs. If you are regularly achieving a..." - Title: [How do I Change the language of the application? Is there any way to do that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37025-how-do-i-change-the-language-of-the-application-is-there-any-way-to-do-that) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Diego, thank you for your question. Currently, the Cloud Academy platform is only available in English." - Title: [Have you ever use CloudAcademy for CKA or CKAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36967-have-you-ever-use-cloudacademy-for-cka-or-ckad) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Andrea, thank you for your question. Would you like to get in touch with our Kubernetes Instructor? By the way, on February 11th we have the following..." - Title: [Which cloud course is best?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-cloud-course-is-best) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi, it depends on what you're interested in, but starting from basic courses such as cloud foundation would probably be best. Check out our library for..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-packet-tracer-vs-testout-vs-qa-usa)