BlackArch AlternativesLinux Distros & Penetration Testing Tools like BlackArch

BlackArch is described as 'Linux is an Small Arch Linux iconArch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 2554 tools' and is a Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to BlackArch for a variety of platforms, including Linux, VirtualBox, Windows, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best BlackArch alternative is Kali Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BlackArch are Haiku, Parrot Security OS, Exodia OS and BackBox Linux.

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  1. Kali Linux icon

    Kali Linux

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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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Kali Linux as an Alternative to BlackArch
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    Not adapted for security researchers, and not adapt for daily use.

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    Famous, helpful, has all the tools you need!

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    • Most users think Kali Linux is a great BlackArch alternative.

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

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

    • Kali Linux is Free and Open SourceBlackArch is also Free and Open Source
    • Kali Linux is Privacy focusedBlackArch is not according to our users
  2. Haiku icon

    Haiku

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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

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

    • Haiku is Free and Open SourceBlackArch is also Free and Open Source
    • Haiku is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBlackArch is not according to our users
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    Exodia OS

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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
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  6. BackBox Linux icon

    BackBox Linux

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Athena OS icon

    Athena OS

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    Athena OS is an Arch-derived Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, bug-bounty hunting and InfoSec students. The distribution provides a way to connect directly to some of the e-learning hacking resources, such as Hack The Box, Offensive Security, PWNX and InfoSec...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. Matriux icon

    Matriux

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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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Caine icon

    Caine

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    CAINE Computer Aided INvestigative Environment Live CD/DVD, computer forensics, digital forensics

    16 Caine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Wifislax icon

    Wifislax

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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
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  12. Cyborg Linux icon

    Cyborg Linux

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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.

    16 Cyborg Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. Pentoo icon

    Pentoo

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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

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    • Linux
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    Bugtraq

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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

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    • Linux
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