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Authentic8 Silo vs Kasm Workspaces
Both stand on browser isolation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Silo combines isolated research workspaces, attribution network coverage, and investigation governance in a cloud service. Paid tiers include the platform but vary by regional coverage, and listed plans cap Nexus AI at 10 prompts per day.
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Kasm Workspaces supports several workspace types, deployment models, and access controls. Check the Community edition’s session and commercial-use limits, or request a quote for Enterprise pricing.
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| Authentic8 Silo | Kasm Workspaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Local: $1,450 per user a year | Starter: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authentic8.com | kasm.com |
| On browser isolation software | #5 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
Authentic8 Silo: what it does well
- Routes activity through more than 700 in-region nodes
- Supports residential, mobile, data center, and dark web connections
- Includes capture, annotation, collection, and case management tools
- Accessible through a browser without installation
- Offers role-, team-, and investigation-level permissions
What to know first
- No free plan is listed; the trial lasts 30 days
- Local pricing is $1,450 per user per year
- Nexus AI is limited to 10 prompts per day on listed plans
Kasm Workspaces: what it does well
- Supports both containerized sessions and virtual machines.
- Browser access requires no plugins or client installs.
- Offers on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment.
- Includes LDAP, SAML, and OIDC authentication options.
- Lists SOC 2 Type II and CMMC Level 2 certifications.
What to know first
- Community edition is limited to five concurrent sessions.
- Community edition excludes commercial use.
- Starter concurrent-session licensing is $20 per contact.
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote.
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