Head-to-head · Computer Forensics Software
Exterro FTK Central vs Belkasoft X Forensic
Exterro FTK Central leads on 0 checks, Belkasoft X Forensic on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreExterro FTK Central · 8.8/10
- Most featuresExterro FTK Central · 1 of 5
Exterro FTK Central scores higher on our rubric for computer forensics software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Exterro FTK Central is the better fit for enterprise teams investigating endpoints and SaaS. Belkasoft X Forensic is the better fit for enterprise investigators needing broad acquisition.
- Exterro FTK Central fits best
Enterprise teams investigating endpoints and SaaS
- Belkasoft X Forensic fits best
Enterprise investigators needing broad acquisition
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Side by side
| Feature | Exterro FTK Central 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Belkasoft X Forensic 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Computer Forensics Software | #8 in Computer Forensics Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams investigating endpoints and SaaS | Enterprise investigators needing broad acquisition |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Exterro FTK Central 1/5 · Belkasoft X Forensic 0/5 | ||
| Disk imaging | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile forensics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Memory forensics | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Cloud forensics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Timeline analysis | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Concurrent examiner licenses | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Exterro FTK Central brings endpoint investigation, evidence processing, analysis, collaboration, and case management into a centralized platform. It is aimed at enterprise investigation teams, forensic laboratories, government agencies,… 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
Exterro FTK Central — where it wins
- Collects endpoint evidence remotely, including memory acquisition.
- Correlates evidence across systems, artifacts, users, and timelines.
- Supports shared cases, audit records, and workflow automation.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation.
- Its enterprise investigation scope may exceed smaller teams' needs.
- Mobile forensics and disk imaging are separate Exterro products.
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
- Exterro FTK Central8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A collaborative investigation platform for endpoint, memory, and SaaS evidence.
Visit ExterroFull 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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