Autopsy vs Belkasoft X Forensic

Autopsy7.9Visit Belkasoft X Forensic7.9Visit

Autopsy #7 in Computer Forensics Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Autopsy

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Belkasoft X Forensic #8 in Computer Forensics Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Belkasoft

• Autopsy fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing case-based disk analysis

• Belkasoft X Forensic fits best

  Enterprise investigators needing broad acquisition

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Side by side

Feature	Autopsy 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Belkasoft X Forensic 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Computer Forensics Software	#8 in Computer Forensics Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing case-based disk analysis	Enterprise investigators needing broad acquisition
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Autopsy 0/5 · Belkasoft X Forensic 0/5
Disk imaging	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile forensics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Memory forensics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud forensics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Timeline analysis	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Concurrent examiner licenses	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux Shared cases support collaboration across multiple examiners Combines search, timelines, hash management, extraction, and reporting	Acquires evidence from computers, mobiles, RAM, cloud, drones and cars Combines timelines, connection graphs, carving and deleted-artifact recovery Supports customizable reports, command-line automation and evidence sharing
Cons	Desktop deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted service The module architecture may require added work to extend investigations Paid training, support, and custom modules are separate offerings	Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform choice Government-only positioning narrows eligibility Perpetual-license pricing requires a sales inquiry
Our verdict	Autopsy is an open-source digital forensics application for teams investigating digital evidence, including law enforcement, corporate investigations, litigation support, and national security work. Its case-based workflow brings evidence… Read the review →	Belkasoft X Forensic is a desktop digital forensics suite for government investigators and forensic laboratories. It supports acquisition and analysis across computers, mobile devices, RAM, cloud services, drones and car images. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autopsy — where it wins

  • Free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Shared cases support collaboration across multiple examiners
  • Combines search, timelines, hash management, extraction, and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted service
  • The module architecture may require added work to extend investigations
  • Paid training, support, and custom modules are separate offerings

• Belkasoft X Forensic — where it wins

  • Acquires evidence from computers, mobiles, RAM, cloud, drones and cars
  • Combines timelines, connection graphs, carving and deleted-artifact recovery
  • Supports customizable reports, command-line automation and evidence sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform choice
  • Government-only positioning narrows eligibility
  • Perpetual-license pricing requires a sales inquiry

• Autopsy7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform toolkit for collaborative disk and media investigations.

  Visit AutopsyFull verdict →
• Belkasoft X Forensic7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad, desktop forensic suite for government investigations across computers, mobiles, RAM and cloud.

  Visit BelkasoftFull verdict →