Operating Systems

Kali Linux

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01 / Overview

What is Kali Linux?

Kali Linux provides a Linux environment for authorised security assessments.

Who is Kali Linux for?

Teams responsible for operating systems that need security assessment tools and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.

02 / Capabilities

Kali Linux features

The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.

  • Security assessment tools
  • Linux environment
  • Penetration testing workflows
03 / Plans & costs

Kali Linux pricing

Plan availability

Open-source software

Assess the applicable software licence and distribution, then budget deployment, infrastructure, maintenance and support. A commercial hosted service or support contract can be priced separately.

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Free access & evaluation

An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.

04 / Buying checklist

Before you choose Kali Linux

  • Does the operating system support the hardware, drivers and applications you need?

  • What are the update, licensing, support and recovery arrangements for the deployment?

05 / Related software

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06 / Questions answered

Kali Linux FAQs

Does Kali Linux have a free plan?

An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.

Who is Kali Linux for?

Teams responsible for operating systems that need security assessment tools and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.

What should I compare before buying?

Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.