Core Impact vs Ghostwriter

Core Impact

Figure	Core Impact	Ghostwriter
Price from	$787.50/mo	Free
Free plan	—	Yes
Free trial	Yes	—
Open source	—	—
Web	—	Yes
Windows	Yes	—
API	Yes	Yes
Self-hosted	Yes	Yes
Plans published	3	1
Spec score · Penetration Testing Software	8.2 (#10)	7.7 (#18)
Deployment	Core Impact runs on Windows with an integrated SQL database on a physical or virtual system.	Ghostwriter is a Django web app with installation and setup instructions in its documentation.
Integrations	Named integrations include Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, PowerShell Empire, Plextrac, and vulnerability scanners such as Fortra VM, Nessus, and Burp Suite.	Ghostwriter can automatically log activity from Mythic C2 and Cobalt Strike.
Intended users	The maker says security teams of any experience level can use Core Impact, with guided setups for new users and automation for advanced users.	The project describes Ghostwriter as a collaborative environment for red teams and consultants to plan, execute, and document assessments.
Purpose	Core Impact is penetration testing software for safely uncovering and exploiting security weaknesses.	Ghostwriter is an open-source platform for offensive security teams to manage assessments, clients, projects, assets, and reporting.
Support	Basic and Pro include customer portal and email support; Enterprise includes phone, customer portal, and email support.	The project README directs users to the BloodHound Slack Team’s #ghostwriter channel and GitHub issues for help.

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