1. Security OnionTop pick
Best for: Security teams that want IDS alerts, packet capture and hunting tools in one free platform.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableLinux, Self-hosted
50.0
score / 100
Why switch from Darktrace
Free, open-source platform combining network sensors, IDS and log analysis for teams with in-house analysts.
Pros
- Bundles Suricata, Zeek, packet capture and Elastic in one install
- Its own hunting, case and dashboard interfaces
- Free core platform with source on GitHub
Cons
- Needs substantial RAM and disk
- Complex to run compared with a single IDS
- Some features reserved for the paid Pro edition
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