[ Kali Linux Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) [ Kali Linux Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews) # Kali Linux Pricing Overview [Editedit](https://my.g2.com/kali-linux/pricings) ## Kali Linux Pricing Key Insights Last updated on Apr 09, 2026 * * * Information about Kali Linux pricing, plan availability, and costs is not listed on G2 by the vendor. Buyers typically need to engage directly with the vendor to understand pricing options. Final cost negotiations to purchase Kali Linux must be conducted with the seller. * * * Rated 4.5 / 5 \*Pricing information is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations must be conducted with the seller. Small-Business $$$$ ##### 23% less expensive than the avg. Operating System product [Read Small-Business Reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews?filters%5Bcompany_segment%5D%5B%5D=179) Mid-Market $$$$ ##### 22% less expensive than the avg. Operating System product [Read Mid-Market Reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/reviews?filters%5Bcompany_segment%5D%5B%5D=180) Pricing information for Kali Linux is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations to purchase Kali Linux must be conducted with the seller. Show More ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 11 months ### Average Discount 21% ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![CentOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565579/centos.svg "CentOS") CentOS 4.4/5(425) ](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) [ ![Parrot Security OS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e6de7fb1b90258505e1fe5b4b154f156/parrot-security-os.jpeg "Parrot Security OS") Parrot Security OS 4.4/5(61) ](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) [ ![Arch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1b7b58c7f3411b5867ec30607821a4f1/arch.png "Arch") Arch 4.4/5(45) ](https://www.g2.com/products/arch/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/kali-linux/competitors/alternatives) ## Kali Linux Alternatives Pricing The following is a quick overview of editions offered by other [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) | Product | Price | Features | | --- | --- | --- | | ![Oracle Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_3f5575e82b67a95d23834e8db8dabb67/oracle-linux.png)[Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) Oracle Linux Free Download | Free Unlimited | Free Download Link: http://yum.oracle.com/oracle-linux-isos.html | Various alternatives pricing & plans Pricing information for the above various Kali Linux alternatives is supplied by the respective software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. 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