EVE-NG Professional (PRO) is a high-end network emulation platform used by enterprises and professionals for complex virtual proof-of-concepts, solutions, and training.
Multiple engineers can log into the same topology simultaneously. One engineer can configure a firewall while another troubleshoots a core router in real time.
Save the state of your entire lab. If a configuration goes south, you can revert to a "clean" state in seconds.
: You can connect or disconnect running nodes without powering them down, saving significant time during complex lab builds.
While the free Community Edition (CE) is a great tool for entry-level certifications like Cisco's CCNA, unlocks the true potential of the emulator for teams, enterprises, and advanced labs. EVE-NG Community Edition EVE-NG Professional Edition Node Limit Up to 63 nodes per lab Up to 1024 nodes per lab Multi-User Collaboration No (Single User) Yes (Account management up to 32K users) Hot Interconnections No (Must power down nodes to link) Yes (Connect/disconnect links while running) Wireshark Integration External client required Docker-based or inline live packet capturing Lab Clustered Support Yes (Scale across multiple physical servers) Custom Shapes & Texts Full design canvas custom shapes, text, and alignment Core Features of the Full Pro Version 1. Dynamic Multi-Vendor Integration
Unlike vendor-specific simulators, EVE-NG Pro allows mixing devices from different manufacturers, accurately reflecting real-world enterprise environments.
Easily connect your virtual labs to the real world or the internet using the integrated NAT cloud. EVE-NG Pro vs. Community Edition Community Edition Professional Edition (Full) Price Free ~$160–$170/year Nodes per Lab 1024 Running Labs 1 at a time Multiple simultaneously Hot Interconnect No (must power off) Yes (while running) User Management Single user Multi-user with roles Lab Design Basic shapes Rich HTML editor & custom objects Installation and Upgrade Path Features Compare - - EVE-NG
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