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The best alternative to Kali Linux is Parrot Security OS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Kali Linux and five of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Kali Linux are BackBox Linux, Bugtraq, GLF OS and Caine.

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  1. Parrot Security OS icon

    Parrot Security OS

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    Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.

    28 Parrot Security OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about Parrot Security OS as an Alternative to Kali Linux
    Armin
    Positive
    2

    Parot has more security tools than Kali.

    Adam Ehab
    Positive
    2

    Faster, more secure, lighter

    daviwalle
    Positive
    2

    It really is the best alternative, since it shares some repositories with Kali Linux (besides having its own), and for novice users it is very easy to use

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    • Almost everyone thinks Parrot Security OS is a great Kali Linux alternative.

    • Parrot Security OS is the most popular Linux alternative to Kali Linux.

    • Parrot Security OS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kali Linux.

    • Parrot Security OS is Free and Open SourceKali Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Parrot Security OS is Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightKali Linux is not according to our users
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    BackBox Linux

     20 likes
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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

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    Platforms

    • 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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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    GLF OS

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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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Caine

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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
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