Kali Linux vs OpenIndiana

Kali Linux plans

• Kali LinuxFree

OpenIndiana plans

• OpenIndiana HipsterFree

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.

Pick OpenIndiana if…

OpenIndiana suits people running 64-bit x86 workstations, servers, or PCs who want a free Unix-like system. It also fits administrators needing IPS package management, boot environment tools, and optional SFE or pkgsrc repositories.