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We've compiled a list of 24 free and paid alternatives to Parrot Security OS. The primary competitors include Kubuntu, Kali Linux. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Parrot Security OS and Tails, Qubes OS, Knoppix. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


Kubuntu
Free Open Source

is an official flavour of the Ubuntu operating system which uses the KDE Plasma Desktop.

Kali Linux
Free Open Source

Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration...

Tails
Free Open Source

Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the...

Qubes OS
Free Open Source

A security-oriented operating system that uses "security by compartmentalization"

Knoppix
Free Open Source

Knoppix is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live...

Whonix
Free Open Source

A High Security Method of Surfing the Internet

Linux Lite
Free Open Source

Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce...

BlackArch Linux is an Small Arch Linux iconArch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers...

The best choice for security experts, developers and crypto-addicted people.

Parrot Security OS Platforms

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Parrot Security OS Overview

Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.

It includes a full portable laboratory for security and digital forensics experts, but it also includes all you need to develop your own software or protect your privacy while surfing the net.

Features

Secure
Always updated, frequently released and fully sandboxed! Everything is under your complete control.

Free (as in freedom)
Feel free to get the system, share with anyone, read the source code and change it as you want!
this system is made to respect your freedom, and it ever will be.

Lightweight
We care about resources consumption, and the system has proven to be extremely lightweight and run surprisingly fast even on very old hardware or with very limited resources.

Parrot Security OS Features

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Parrot Security OS Tags

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