Kali Linux vs w3af
| Kali Linux | w3af | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | hybrid | — |
| Web app testing | Yes | — |
| Network testing | Yes | — |
| Mobile testing | Yes | — |
| API testing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Penetration Testing Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Kali Linux scores higher on our published basis.