Lynis Alternatives

Lynis is described as 'Security auditing tool for systems running Linux, macOS, BSD, and other UNIX-based systems. It helps with compliance checking, finding vulnerabilities, and system hardening' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Lynis for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Lynis alternative is TDSSKiller, which is free. Other great apps like Lynis are GMER, OpenSCAP, Pareto Security and Tiger.

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  1. TDSSKiller icon
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    Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • TDSSKiller is the most popular Windows alternative to Lynis.

    • TDSSKiller is the most popular free alternative to Lynis.

    • TDSSKiller is Free and ProprietaryLynis is Free and Open Source
  2. GMER icon
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    GMER is an application that detects and removes rootkits .

    It scans for:

    • hidden processes
    • hidden threads
    • hidden modules
    • hidden services
    • hidden files
    • hidden Alternate Data Streams
    • hidden registry keys
    • drivers hooking SSDT
    • drivers hooking IDT
    • drivers hooking IR.
    10 GMER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. OpenSCAP icon
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    SCAP is a line of standards managed by NIST. It was created to provide a standardized approach to maintaining the security of enterprise systems, such as automatically verifying the presence of patches, checking system security configuration settings, and examining systems for...

    14 OpenSCAP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • OpenSCAP is the most popular Linux alternative to Lynis.

    • OpenSCAP is the most popular Open Source alternative to Lynis.

    • OpenSCAP is Free and Open SourceLynis is also Free and Open Source
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    Pareto Cloud secures personal devices, contractor laptops, remote teams, and any endpoint your traditional tools can't reach — with a lightweight, read-only app that respects user privacy. Stay compliant without taking control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Nix Package Manager
     
    • Pareto Security is the most popular Mac alternative to Lynis.

    • Pareto Security is Freemium and Open SourceLynis is Free and Open Source
  5. Tiger icon
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    Tiger is a Linux security tool that can be use both as a security audit and intrusion detection system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Trivy icon
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    Scanner for vulnerabilities in container images, file systems, and Git repositories, as well as for configuration issues and hard-coded secrets.

    15 Trivy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
     
  7. Chkrootkit icon
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    Chkrootkit is a Linux tool to locally check for signs of a rootkit. It contains:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Mac Internet Security contains two of our best-selling security products that protect your Mac against malware and network attacks: Intego VirusBarrier and Intego NetBarrier.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Intego Mac Internet Security is the most popular commercial alternative to Lynis.

    • Intego Mac Internet Security is Paid and ProprietaryLynis is Free and Open Source
    • Intego Mac Internet Security is LightweightLynis is not according to our users
  9. UpGuard  icon
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    Visibility into the state of your IT infrastructure, enabling you to understand your risk potential, prevent breaches, and speed up software delivery.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • UpGuard is the most popular Web-based alternative to Lynis.

    • UpGuard is Paid and ProprietaryLynis is Free and Open Source
  10. SecPod Saner icon
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    SecPod Saner is a light-weight, easy to use, enterprise-grade security solution for proactively assessing and securing your personal computer. It identifies security loopholes and misconfigurations, and remediates to ensure systems are secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility. It runs on Windows NT 4 and higher and its output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    AllSecureX helps CISOs and boards translate complex cyber threats into real-time financial impact insights. By combining AI, automation, and quantum-safe modeling, AllSecureX enables smarter, faster, and board-ready security decisions.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • AllSecureX is the most popular SaaS alternative to Lynis.

    • AllSecureX is Paid and ProprietaryLynis is Free and Open Source
    • AllSecureX is Privacy focusedLynis is not according to our users
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