No. 21 of 29 ·Digital Forensics Software

X-Ways Forensics

Name: X-Ways Forensics
Price: 1550 USD

Windows · Self-hosted · API

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

X-Ways Forensics is ranked #21 of 29 in digital forensics software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan.

X-Ways Forensics plans and pricing

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X-Ways Forensics non-perpetual license $1,550 once Non-perpetual license; page does not state the license duration. Immediately usable with BYOD or BYOD+ · 2+: $1,425 · 5+: $1,315 x-ways.net · 4 Oct 2026

X-Ways Forensics perpetual license $4,010 once Perpetual license for indefinite use. Dongle-based or with BYOD · 2+: $3,690 · 5+: $3,410 x-ways.net · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on digital forensics software

Free plan: No
Evidence sources: Raw DD images, ISO, VHD, VHDX, VDI, VMDK, physical disks, RAIDs, filesystems, Android/iOS data imported through third-party tools, iTunes backups
Mobile forensics: Yes
Disk imaging: Yes
Memory forensics: Yes
Case collaboration: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022/2025
Export formats: HTML, tab-delimited text, XML

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The record

Purpose: X-Ways Forensics is an advanced work environment for computer forensic examiners and the maker’s flagship product.
Portability: The software is fully portable and can run from a USB stick on a Windows system without installation.
Imaging: Features include disk cloning and imaging, with support for reading and writing .e01 evidence files.
Evidence analysis: The product supports recovery techniques, file carving, physical and logical searches, and analysis of existing and deleted files.
Case management: It provides case management, file tagging and comments, and supports multiple examiners working with separate or shared results.
Audit and integrity: The maker lists automated activity logging and write protection to help ensure data authenticity.
Integration: The X-Tensions programming interface can extend or automate functionality, and the maker describes it as a documented API.
Third-party add-on caution: The maker says listed third-party X-Tensions are not checked or endorsed and run with the same rights as the host application.
Remote analysis: In conjunction with F-Response, X-Ways Forensics can access remote devices and memory over a network; the connection is read-only.
Support and training: The maker links to training, certification, a user manual, installation videos, function videos, and a user forum.
Trial access: Trial licenses are not publicly available and are offered only on request to law enforcement, government agencies, and certain corporations.
Operating system: X-Ways Forensics runs under listed Windows desktop and Windows Server versions; the maker says it is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Company and location: X-Ways Software Technology AG states that its legal headquarters are in Bünde, Germany.
Founded: 2002

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Digital Forensics Software in 2026#21 of 29

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Sources

x-ways.net/forensics/· checked 4 Oct 2026
x-ways.net/forensics/x-tensions.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
x-ways.net/f-response.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
x-ways.net/corporate/index-m.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
x-ways.net/order.html· checked 4 Oct 2026