24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools
sSecurity Planet, April, 6th 2023
Open-source penetration testing tools are freely available software that help pentest teams identify areas of weakness in their systems.
Teams often need a variety of tools to perform a full penetration test, so using the wide range of open-source pentesting tools helps them keep their costs down. And many pentesters are already familiar with well known tools like Nmap and Metasploit.
Many of the tools below are included in Kali Linux, a dedicated Linux operating system for pentesting and ethical hacking. Installing Kali can remove the hassle of downloading and installing these tools separately.
The emphasis here is on open-source pentesting tools, so pricing is free but we note where there are paid levels and services too. For commercial pentest tools offering greater breadth and support