CAINE vs MSAB XRY
| CAINE | MSAB XRY | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Evidence sources | raw/dd disk images; EnCase files; databases; internet histories; Windows registries; deleted files; EXIF data; volatile memory dumps; Android and iPod devices | iOS devices; Android devices; smartphone apps; SIM cards; SD/memory cards; cloud storage; social-media services; iCloud backups; GPS devices; device RAM; full device dumps and binary files |
| Mobile forensics | Yes | Yes |
| Disk imaging | Yes | Yes |
| Memory forensics | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux; Windows forensic side tools | Windows |
| Export formats | raw/dd; EnCase; text reports | .XRY; JSON; XRY Case File |
| Case collaboration | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Digital Forensics Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, CAINE scores higher on our published basis.