# Cisco Packet Tracer, TestOut vs Skillable Comparison | | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 175 | 47 | 470 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (38.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us | --- ## 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** ### Skillable Pros: - Labs (36 reviews) - Ease of Use (30 reviews) Cons: - Lab Issues (16 reviews) - Lab Malfunctions (13 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 9.4 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (365 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (119 reviews) | 9.5 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (372 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (264 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (198 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 9.8 (33 reviews) | 8.9 (354 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.9 (24 reviews) | 9.3 (192 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (108 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.0 (350 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 ### Skillable #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Build Hands-on Labs Price: Contact Us Description: Real-world scored labs enable you to access right-sized skilling where your learners can get exactly what they need. Key Features: - Flexible lab authoring and configuration tools. - Get started quickly using our pre-configured template gallery. - Scalable production environment has supported 20 million lab launches, with an average of 20,000 launches daily. [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/skillable/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 | | **Skillable** | 8.2/10 | 217 | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (174 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (178 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (170 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (180 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (170 reviews) | | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (179 reviews) | | **Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (165 reviews) | #### Content | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (186 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (163 reviews) | | **SSO** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (173 reviews) | | **API Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (157 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (94 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (11 reviews) | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillable** | N/A | N/A | #### Courses | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Customer Education | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillable** | 9.0/10 | 18 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | | **Multiple Content Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | #### Training & Learning | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Self-paced** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (14 reviews) | | **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Quiz Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | | **Certification Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | #### Data & Analytics | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Learner tracker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | ### Virtual IT Labs | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | 9.0/10 | 13 | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillable** | 8.5/10 | 271 | #### Performance | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Understanding** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (246 reviews) | | **Degree of Simulation** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (242 reviews) | | **Results of the Experiment** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (235 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Certification** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (228 reviews) | | **Analytics Capabilities** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (226 reviews) | #### Accessibility | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile, Tablet compatibility** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (223 reviews) | #### Content | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (241 reviews) | | **Video Content** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (226 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Support** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (239 reviews) | | **Live Chat** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (221 reviews) | ### Online Learning Platform | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cisco Packet Tracer** | N/A | N/A | | **TestOut** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillable** | 8.3/10 | 15 | #### Reporting Analysis | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Course Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | #### Course Management | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | | **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Education ERP System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | | **Learning Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | #### Customer Assistance | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | #### Platform Customization | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform | Feature | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | --- ## 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 Skillable (4):** [Customer Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-education), [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cisco Packet Tracer | TestOut | Skillable | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.7% | 31.8% | 38.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 47.7% | 34.9% | | **Enterprise** | 17.3% | 20.5% | 27.1% | ### 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% #### Skillable - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 14.5% - **Computer Software:** 12.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 10.8% - **Higher Education:** 8.7% - **Education Management:** 6.9% - **E-Learning:** 6.4% - **Consulting:** 1.8% - **Computer Networking:** 1.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.4% - **Other:** 12.0% --- ## 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) - [QA USA](https://www.g2.com/products/qa-usa/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (467 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 (960 reviews) - [CloudShare](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudshare/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (258 reviews) - [ACI Learning [ITPro]](https://www.g2.com/products/aci-learning-itpro/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (406 reviews) - [ReadyTech](https://www.g2.com/products/readytech/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (233 reviews) 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stars (708 reviews) - [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (719 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cisco Packet Tracer - Title: [On what platform Packet Tracer can be run and installed?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/on-what-platform-packet-tracer-can-be-run-and-installed) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "All windows ,apple platforms and even android can run packet tracer" - Title: [What is Cisco Packet Tracer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cisco-packet-tracer-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To make virtual network thier design, configuration and troubleshooting easy" - Title: [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.](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'..." ### Skillable - Title: [What is Skillable used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-skillable-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Skillable is a cloud-based platform used primarily for hands-on learning and skills development through virtual labs. It’s designed to help organizations,..." - Title: [If there is discrepency or wrong sample or no understand the sample screenshot is not related to the QA , who can we ask since the trainer is busy also with other students.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/if-there-is-discrepency-or-wrong-sample-or-no-understand-the-sample-screenshot-is-not-related-to-the-qa-who-can-we-ask-since-the-trainer-is-busy-also-with-other-students) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "While doing labs on the instructions page top right most you will see support/help section there you can log any complaint on the skillable support..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-packet-tracer-vs-testout-vs-skillable)