Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Tor Browser
- GNOME
- Tor
- Thunderbird
United States
Kali Linux AlternativesLinux Distros & Penetration Testing Tools like Kali Linux
Apps similar to Kali Linux include Tails, which is free and open source. Other options are Parrot Security OS, BlackArch, BackBox Linux and GLF OS. Linux Distros like Kali Linux are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Windows and self-hosting.
Alternatives list
- 134 Tails alternatives
31 Parrot Security OS alternativesParrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
France
EU
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19 BlackArch alternativesBlackArch Linux is an Small Arch Linux iconArch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 2554 tools.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Arch 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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
Italy- EU
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GLF OS is a gaming-oriented live Linux distribution based on NixOS. Developed by a French-speaking community called Gaming Linux France (GLF), the distribution includes everything one would need for gaming on Linux, including Steam, Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, as well as...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- France
- EU
187 Trisquel alternativesTrisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Global
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18 Cyborg Linux alternativesThe 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.
Platforms
- Linux
United Kingdom
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23 Exodia OS alternativesExodia 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Arch Linux
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
ArchStrike is a penetration testing and security layer on top of Arch Linux done the Arch Way and optimized for i686, x86_64, ARMv6, ARMv7 and ARMv8. We follow the Arch Linux standards very closely in order to keep our packages clean, proper and easy to maintain.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- VirtualBox
- VMware Workstation
Wifislax is a GNU / Linux LiveCD and LiveUSB features conceived and designed for security auditing and related to computer security in general.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
82 KolibriOS alternativesKolibriOS is a tiny yet incredibly powerful and fast operating system. This power requires only a few megabyte disk space and 8MB of RAM to run. Kolibri features a rich set of applications that include word processor, image viewer, graphical editor, web browser and well over 30...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
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