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Core Impact vs Kali Linux

Core Impact

6.1#15 in penetration testing softwareFrom $9,450 a year

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Kali Linux

7.6#2 in penetration testing softwareFree plan

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What both publish

Fact	Core Impact	Kali Linux
Purpose	Core Impact is penetration testing software for safely uncovering and exploiting security weaknesses.	Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for advanced penetration testing and security auditing.

Core Impact plans

Core Impact Basic$9,450 a year
Core Impact Pro$12,600 a year
Core Impact EnterprisePriced on request

Kali Linux plans

Kali LinuxFree

Pick Core Impact if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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.

Charts they share

Penetration Testing Software