Compare approaches
Equalizing works from behavior, not labels.
Application shapers ask “what is this traffic?” NetEqualizer asks “how is this flow behaving when the link is busy?” That difference changes the maintenance burden.
ConsiderationNetEqualizerApplication shaping
Primary signalTraffic behavior during congestionApplication identity or signature
Encrypted trafficStill visible by behaviorMay require classification workarounds
Policy upkeepLow; automatic fairnessRules and signatures may need tuning
Unknown applicationsHandled by the same fairness modelMay remain unclassified
Best fitTeams seeking simple, automatic congestion controlTeams requiring granular per-app policy
The practical test
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