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IntelOwl vs MISP
Both stand on threat intelligence platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
IntelOwl combines file and observable enrichment with a web interface, API, clients, and extensible plugins. It is a practical fit when self-hosting on a documented Linux environment suits your team.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
MISP brings threat-intelligence collection, analysis, sharing controls, and automation into one platform. The software is free, while prioritized support and training are paid options.
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| IntelOwl | MISP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | misp-project.org |
| On threat intelligence platforms | #2 of 32 | #1 of 32 |
IntelOwl: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under AGPL-3.0
- REST API and official Python and Go clients
- Includes analysis integrations such as YARA and ClamAV
- Connectors can share results with MISP and OpenCTI
What to know first
- Windows is not officially supported
- macOS requires a newer Bash for the startup script
- Deployment requires Docker Compose
- Basic VM guidance recommends 4 GB RAM and 20 GB disk
MISP: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under AGPL
- Sharing controls reach individual attributes
- Instances can synchronize intelligence in real time
- Supports multiple formats, APIs, and streaming channels
- Can run on-premise, in the cloud, or as SaaS
What to know first
- Yearly support contract covers five prioritized issues
- Custom features are usually project-based
- Virtual hosting lists 100 GB of HDD space
- Dedicated hosting lists 500 GB of HDD space
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