CAINE
7.1#3 in digital forensics softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitCAINE vs X-Ways Imager
X-Ways Imager
5.8#25 in digital forensics softwareFrom 74 CHF a yearWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CAINE | X-Ways Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CAINE is an Italian GNU/Linux live distribution created as a digital forensics project. | X-Ways Imager is a forensic disk imaging tool and a stripped-down version of X-Ways Forensics focused on imaging functionality. |
CAINE plans
- CAINEFree
- Free CAINE ISOFree
X-Ways Imager plans
- X-Ways Imager non-perpetual license74 CHF a year
- X-Ways Imager perpetual license157 CHF, paid once
Pick CAINE if…
CAINE suits digital investigators who need a Linux forensic environment with a graphical interface and bundled analysis utilities. Its Windows forensic side tools may also suit users handling Windows incident response.
Pick X-Ways Imager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.