BackBox Linux AlternativesLinux Distros & Penetration Testing Tools like BackBox Linux

BackBox Linux is described as 'BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and to provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment thanks to its own software repositories' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to BackBox Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Arch Linux, Haiku and Mac apps. The best BackBox Linux alternative is Kali Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BackBox Linux are Kubuntu, Parrot Security OS, Haiku and BlackArch.

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  1. Kali Linux icon
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    Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, originally forked from Backtrack Linux by the Offensive Security team.

    22 Kali Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Kali Linux is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to BackBox Linux.

    • Kali Linux is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BackBox Linux.

    • Kali Linux is Free and Open SourceBackBox Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Kali Linux is Privacy focusedBackBox Linux is not according to our users
  2. Kubuntu icon
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    Kubuntu is an official "flavor" of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment. This gives it a completely different look and feel.

    203 Kubuntu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Kubuntu as an Alternative to BackBox Linux
    Guest
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    Kubuntu is a regular desktop no pen testing tools. No forensics no nothing but what a boring distro has.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Kubuntu is Free and Open SourceBackBox Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Kubuntu is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightBackBox Linux is not according to our users
  3. Haiku icon
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    Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn and yet very powerful.

    225 Haiku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Haiku
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Haiku is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to BackBox Linux.

    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceBackBox Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Haiku is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBackBox Linux is not according to our users
  4. Exodia OS icon
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    Exodia OS is a highly customized Arch-based Linux distribution built for and by cybersecurity experts, and also for daily usage, capable of performing the strongest pentests and the simplest daily tasks.

    20 Exodia OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  5. Matriux icon
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    Matriux is a fully featured security distribution consisting of a bunch of powerful, open source and free tools that can be used for various purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, ethical hacking, system and network administration, cyber forensics...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Caine icon
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    CAINE Computer Aided INvestigative Environment Live CD/DVD, computer forensics, digital forensics

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Wifislax icon
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    Wifislax is a GNU / Linux LiveCD and LiveUSB features conceived and designed for security auditing and related to computer security in general.

    17 Wifislax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Cyborg Linux icon
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    The most advanced, powerful and yet beautiful penetration testing distribution ever created.Lined up with ultimate collection of tools for pro Ethical Hackers and Cyber Security Experts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Cyborg Linux as an Alternative to BackBox Linux
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    Positive
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    Cyborg Linux project was managed in a way that penetration tester can utilize it in the best possible way.

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    • Cyborg Linux is Free and Open SourceBackBox Linux is also Free and Open Source
  9. Pentoo icon
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    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Bugtraq icon
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    Bugtraq system offers the most comprehensive distribution, optimal, and stable with automated services manager in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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