Arkime
7.3#1 in digital forensics softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitArkime vs X-Ways Imager
X-Ways Imager
5.8#25 in digital forensics softwareFrom 74 CHF a yearWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Arkime | X-Ways Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Arkime is an open-source network analysis and session search tool that passively watches network traffic and creates searchable session records. | X-Ways Imager is a forensic disk imaging tool and a stripped-down version of X-Ways Forensics focused on imaging functionality. |
Arkime plans
- ArkimeFree
X-Ways Imager plans
- X-Ways Imager non-perpetual license74 CHF a year
- X-Ways Imager perpetual license157 CHF, 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 X-Ways Imager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.