CAINE vs Exterro FTK Imager
| CAINE | Exterro FTK Imager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $41.58/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Evidence sources | raw/dd disk images; EnCase files; databases; internet histories; Windows registries; deleted files; EXIF data; volatile memory dumps; Android and iPod devices | Live enterprise endpoints; Windows, macOS, and selected Linux artifacts; Microsoft 365; Exchange; SharePoint; OneDrive; Google Workspace; Gmail; Google Drive; Slack; Microsoft Teams; Confluence; AFF4; E01; AD1; RAW/DD |
| Mobile forensics | Yes | No |
| Disk imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Memory forensics | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux; Windows forensic side tools | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Export formats | raw/dd; EnCase; text reports | E01, AFF, RAW |
| Case collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Digital Forensics Software. On Everything Xiaomi, CAINE scores higher on our published basis.