Arkime
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Timesketch
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| Fact | Arkime | Timesketch |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The installation guide covers Linux, recommends Debian or Ubuntu LTS, and also links to a container installation guide. | The preferred installation method is Docker, and the documentation says it is the only tested and actively maintained installation method. |
| Integrations | Arkime uses OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexed metadata and offers WISE threat-intelligence integration. | Documented analyzer integrations include Sigma, Google Safe Browsing, BigQuery, Yeti, and HashR. |
| Purpose | Arkime is an open-source network analysis and session search tool that passively watches network traffic and creates searchable session records. | Timesketch is an open-source tool for collaborative forensic timeline analysis. |
| Security | The architecture guide recommends restricting database and viewer ports with firewall rules and routing operator access through a central viewer, potentially behind a reverse proxy. | The installation guide documents optional TLS setup for the web server. |
Arkime plans
- ArkimeFree
Timesketch plans
- TimesketchFree
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 Timesketch if…
Timesketch suits forensic teams that need to organize and collaboratively explore timeline data. It is a fit for users prepared to deploy it with Docker on Ubuntu 22.04 and provide at least 8 GB of RAM.