CaseBuilder vs DFIRe
CaseBuilder
soundthinking.comDFIRe
dfire.fiSide by side
| Figure | CaseBuilder | DFIRe |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €825/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Case Management Software | 7.4 (#105) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Case workflow | Casework can be routed through review and approval processes, and case folders can be published with their digital assets and attachments for prosecutors. | Cases combine actions, notes, files, evidence, indicators and reports, with investigations escalatable into incidents. |
| Deployment | SoundThinking says the system can be configured and ready for end users to begin casework the same day. | Installation uses a release-pinned Docker Compose bundle and supports manual or air-gapped deployment. |
| Headquarters | Fremont, California, United States | Vantaa, Finland |
| Integrations | CaseBuilder integrates with ShotSpotter, supports NIBIN lead management, and imports CrimeTracer leads with one click. | Native integrations include Slack case workflows, two-way Jira Cloud synchronization, outgoing webhooks and SIEM/SOAR forwarding. |
Plans
CaseBuilder
- Agency subscriptionPrice not published
- Setup feePrice not published
In their own words
CaseBuilder
CaseBuilder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DFIRe
DFIRe is self-hosted case management software for digital forensics and incident response. Teams can configure case types, severity, assignments, and escalation from triage to incident response while keeping case history. Evidence records can be organized hierarchically with configurable attributes, custody verification, printable receipts, and transfer records. The software includes default playbooks for fifteen common case types, which users can adapt or replace, plus timers and reminders for breach notifications, statutory reporting, and other deadlines. Its IOC registry supports STIX 2.1 types, enrichment from named threat intelligence providers, and sharing through MISP and TAXII. Documented integrations include Slack, bidirectional Jira synchronization, webhooks, and SIEM or log forwarding. Reports support structured sections, QA, evidence inventories, and optional LLM drafting through a customer-selected provider. Security documentation describes OIDC sign-on, role-based access, encrypted attachments, and an immutable audit trail. DFIRe supports air-gapped use and offline licensing. The annual licence is €9,900 a year for unlimited users and cases in one production deployment; a 90-day trial is available.