AttackIQ Platform
7.9#1 in offensive securityFrom $4,995 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Kali Linux
7.6#2 in penetration testing softwareFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | AttackIQ Platform | Kali Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | AttackIQ, Inc. is identified as a Delaware corporation. | Crunchbase lists the maker’s legal name as OffSec Services Ltd., also known as Offensive Security. |
| Founded | LinkedIn and Crunchbase list AttackIQ as founded in 2013. | 2013 |
| License | The Enterprise agreement grants a limited, non-exclusive license and identifies the AttackIQ Solution and Content Library as AttackIQ proprietary property. | Kali-specific infrastructure and integration code is released under GNU GPL v3, while individual packages can have separate licenses and some non-free packages exist. |
| Limit: learning curve | TrustRadius review commentary identifies a learning curve for new users and room to improve reporting, customization and remediation guidance. | G2 reviewers frequently describe Kali as overwhelming or difficult for beginners without Linux and cybersecurity knowledge. |
| Purpose | AttackIQ describes its platform as a CTEM platform for modeling adversary behavior, prioritizing attack paths, validating controls, and measuring security improvement. | Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for advanced penetration testing and security auditing. |
| Rating on GetApp | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 9.1 out of 10 from 3 reviews | 7.3 out of 10 from 30 reviews. |
AttackIQ Platform plans
- Flex FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Pay-as-you-go$300, paid once
- Flex Pay-as-you-go$300, paid once
- Monthly$4,995 a month
- Flex Monthly$4,995 a month
Kali Linux plans
- Kali LinuxFree
Pick AttackIQ Platform if…
AttackIQ describes its intended users as Fortune 500 enterprises, federal agencies, and MSSPs. It suits teams seeking to validate security controls and model attack paths across their environments.
Pick Kali Linux if…
Kali Linux is aimed at experienced penetration testers and security specialists who are familiar with Linux. Its supported environments include computers, virtualized systems, cloud, containers, ARM devices, and Android through Kali NetHunter.