Arkime
7.3#1 in digital forensics softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitArkime vs OSForensics
OSForensics
7.0#2 in computer forensics softwareFrom $945 a yearFree planAndroidSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Arkime | OSForensics |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Arkime is an open-source network analysis and session search tool that passively watches network traffic and creates searchable session records. | OSForensics is digital investigation software for extracting forensic data from computers. |
Arkime plans
- ArkimeFree
OSForensics plans
- OSForensics Trial EditionFree
- OSForensics FreeFree
- OSForensics Subscription$95 a month
- OSForensics Subscription$945 a year
- OSForensics Perpetual License (12 months support)$1,680, paid once
- OSForensics Perpetual License (36 months support)$3,675, paid once
Pick Arkime if…
Arkime suits teams that need to search and inspect network sessions and can provide OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for metadata storage. It is designed for self-hosted use, with Linux installation guidance and a container guide.
Pick OSForensics if…
OSForensics suits investigators who need to examine computer evidence, create case reports and maintain an audit trail. Its listed evidence sources include mobile file systems, disk images and memory dumps.