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At a Glance
BlackArch
BlackArch
Star Rating
(19)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Parrot Security OS excels in ease of use with a score of 8.8, while BlackArch falls behind with a score of 7.6. Reviewers mention that the user-friendly interface of Parrot makes it more accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers say that Parrot Security OS has a higher score in incident alerts (8.6) compared to BlackArch (8.3). Users on G2 appreciate the timely notifications provided by Parrot, which help in proactive security management.
  • G2 users highlight that Parrot Security OS offers superior continuous analysis capabilities with a score of 8.9, while BlackArch scores 8.3. Users mention that this feature allows for real-time monitoring and enhances overall security posture.
  • Users say that BlackArch shines in quality of support with a score of 8.5, slightly higher than Parrot's 8.0. Reviewers mention that BlackArch's community support is robust, providing quick resolutions to user queries.
  • Reviewers mention that Parrot Security OS has a better overall product direction score of 9.4 compared to BlackArch's 9.1. Users report that this indicates a more promising roadmap and commitment to future enhancements.
  • Users on G2 report that Parrot Security OS has a more comprehensive file analysis feature with a score of 9.3, while BlackArch does not have a comparable score. Reviewers say that this feature is crucial for in-depth security assessments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlackArch
No pricing available
Parrot Security OS
No pricing available
Free Trial
BlackArch
No trial information available
Parrot Security OS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
16
8.8
42
Ease of Use
7.5
16
8.6
42
Ease of Setup
7.6
9
8.3
23
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.1
16
Quality of Support
8.6
16
8.0
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
8.6
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
9.4
42
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.5
25
Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
18
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
22
Remediation
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.1
20
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.6
6
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
7.8
6
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
7.0
5
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
5.7
5
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
5.8
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BlackArch
BlackArch
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
BlackArch and Parrot Security OS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
BlackArch
BlackArch has no unique categories
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS is categorized as Digital Forensics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlackArch
BlackArch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
BlackArch
BlackArch
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Education Management
10.5%
Computer & Network Security
10.5%
Accounting
10.5%
Veterinary
5.3%
Other
42.1%
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS
Computer & Network Security
40.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
9.3%
Education Management
7.4%
Security and Investigations
3.7%
Other
16.7%
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Discussions
BlackArch
BlackArch Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
BlackArch has no discussions with answers
Parrot Security OS
Parrot Security OS Discussions
Is Parrot OS a good OS?
2 Comments
Miguel Antonio D.
MD
It's a great OS. continue update, community support, compatibility and others featuresRead more
How many tools does parrot security have?
2 Comments
Verified User
G2
As per my knowledge and data says above 600 tool.Read more
can i use this for hacking.
2 Comments
Verified User
G2
Yes. You can use for hacking. Just remember their are legal ramifications when certain boundaries are crossed. But personally I use Parrot OS purely for...Read more