Similar Android and iOS apps are also available.

Packet Tracer can be run on Linux, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. Previously students enrolled in a CCNA Academy program could freely download and use the tool free of charge for educational use. The software is mainly focused towards Cisco Networking Academy students as an educational tool for helping them learn fundamental CCNA concepts. Packet Tracer makes use of a drag and drop user interface, allowing users to add and remove simulated network devices as they see fit. The software allows users to simulate the configuration of Cisco routers and switches using a simulated command line interface. Packet Tracer is a cross-platform visual simulation tool designed by Cisco Systems that allows users to create network topologies and imitate modern computer networks.