See the Difference
Watch how NetPilot builds a complete network lab from a single description - no server setup, no image hunting.
EVE-NG Frustrations We've All Experienced
EVE-NG is powerful, but the overhead of running it keeps you from focusing on networking.
Server Setup & Maintenance
EVE-NG requires a dedicated server or powerful VM. Installing, updating, and maintaining the platform takes time away from actual learning.
Image Management Complexity
Finding, uploading, and managing device images is tedious. Each vendor requires different formats, and keeping images organized becomes a job in itself.
EVE-NG Pro Licensing Costs
The free community version has limitations. EVE-NG Pro costs $100-500/year, plus you still need to provide your own images and server.
Performance Issues
Large topologies can bring EVE-NG to its knees. Memory management, CPU allocation, and node limits mean constant resource juggling.
NetPilot vs EVE-NG Comparison
See how a cloud-native approach eliminates EVE-NG's operational overhead.
| Feature | NetPilot | EVE-NG |
|---|---|---|
| Server Required | No - cloud-based | Yes - self-hosted |
| Initial Setup Time | Sign up & go | 4-8 hours |
| Device Images | Included | Find & upload yourself |
| Licensing Cost | Free tier available | $100-500/year (Pro) |
| AI Lab Generation | Built-in | None |
| Topology Limit | Cloud-scaled | Server resources |
| Lab Sharing | One-click share | Export/Import |
| Maintenance | Zero | Regular updates needed |
Switch from EVE-NG in Minutes
No migration, no export/import - just describe your lab scenario and start practicing.
Describe Your Lab
Tell NetPilot what you were building in EVE-NG. "Create a BGP lab with 4 ASes" or "Build an MPLS L3VPN setup."
AI Builds Everything
Complete topology with IP addressing, routing protocols, and device configs - generated in under 2 minutes.
Access Anywhere
SSH into devices from any browser. No server to maintain, no VPN to configure, no resource limits to worry about.
Everything You Did in EVE-NG - Easier
NetPilot supports all enterprise scenarios plus AI-powered generation.