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SUMURI PALADIN vs Timesketch
Both stand on digital forensics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
PALADIN combines a live Linux environment with forensic imaging and acquisition tools, and PALADIN LTS is available with optional donations for non-corporate users. Persistent Mode requires advance configuration and extra space; Secure Boot may also depend on BIOS settings.
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Timesketch brings search, chart exploration, saved findings, and shared case work into a free, self-hosted tool. Plan for its stated deployment requirements and the documented search limitation on large timelines.
Visit TimesketchThe facts
| SUMURI PALADIN | Timesketch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PALADIN PRO: $99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sumuri.com | timesketch.org |
| On digital forensics software | #16 of 30 | #12 of 30 |
SUMURI PALADIN: what it does well
- Read-only access options and logging in the Toolbox
- Includes Autopsy and The Sleuth Kit
- Supports multiple forensic image formats
- Can mount and image over NFS or SMB networks
- Persistent Mode can preserve reports and configurations
What to know first
- Corporate users must donate at least $25 for PALADIN LTS
- Persistent Mode requires extra free space
- Some BIOS configurations may need adjustment for Secure Boot
Timesketch: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports case collaboration and private sketches
- Imports Plaso, CSV, and JSON data
- Offers a web interface, REST API, and CLI
- Python analyzers can tag events
What to know first
- Docker is the only tested, maintained installation method
- Installation guide calls for Ubuntu 22.04 and 8 GB RAM
- Searches can fail above 150 indices in a timeline
- Index size depends on available disk space
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