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Exterro FTK Central vs X-Ways Forensics
Both stand on computer forensics 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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X-Ways Forensics provides portable Windows tooling for evidence acquisition, analysis, and case management. Its licensing offers non-perpetual and perpetual options, while trials are restricted to specified organizations.
Visit X-Ways ForensicsThe facts
| Exterro FTK Central | X-Ways Forensics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | X-Ways Forensics non-perpetual license: $1,550, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exterro.com | x-ways.net |
| On computer forensics software | #19 of 23 | #15 of 23 |
Exterro FTK Central: what it does well
X-Ways Forensics: what it does well
- Supports disk imaging and .e01 files
- Analyzes existing and deleted data
- Portable without installation
- Multiple-examiner case collaboration
- Documented extension API
What to know first
- No free plan
- Runs on Windows systems
- Trial licenses require a request
- Third-party extensions are not endorsed
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