MITRE Caldera vs OpenAEV
| MITRE Caldera | OpenAEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Attack simulation modes | agent-based | hybrid |
| Included attack surfaces | hosts, networks, endpoint security, OT environments | endpoints, asset groups, people, teams, network hosts, email, phishing landing pages, SMS, phone-based social engineering, media pressure, tabletop exercises |
| MITRE ATT&CK mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Custom attack scenarios | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | on-premises | hybrid |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Continuous scheduling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Breach and Attack Simulation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, OpenAEV scores higher on our published basis.