Arkime
7.3#1 in digital forensics softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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SUMURI PALADIN
6.4#11 in digital forensics software$99 one-timeFree planLinux
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| Fact | Arkime | SUMURI PALADIN |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Arkime uses OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexed metadata and offers WISE threat-intelligence integration. | PALADIN 9 LTS integrates Arsenal Image Mounter Remote Agent for advanced disk-image mounting and live or remote analysis. |
| Purpose | Arkime is an open-source network analysis and session search tool that passively watches network traffic and creates searchable session records. | PALADIN is a donation-supported, live Linux environment for forensic imaging, triage, and recovery. |
Arkime plans
- ArkimeFree
SUMURI PALADIN plans
- PALADIN LTSFree
- PALADIN PRO$99, 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 SUMURI PALADIN if…
PALADIN is aimed at forensic investigators, including law enforcement, military, and corporate users. It suits Linux live-environment workflows for imaging, triage, and recovery.