PALADIN Forensic Suite
The World’s Most Popular Linux Forensic Suite
Why Thousands of Investigators Trust PALADIN
Live Linux-Based Environment
Built on the stability and flexibility of Linux—supporting most file systems and device types.
Bundled with Autopsy & SleuthKit
Full forensic analysis suite included—no extra cost.
Built-in Write Blocking
Protect evidence at the source without extra hardware.
Portable Forensic Lab
Loaded with dozens of categories and open-source tools to handle everything from triage to recovery.
A Broad Range of Open Source Tools for Everyday Investigations
Overview of included modules:
- PALADIN Toolbox (GUI launcher for key tools)
- Logical Imager (supports BitLocker decryption)
- Autopsy (full forensic suite)
- Imaging, previewing, file recovery, and more
Support the Mission. Power the Future.
PALADIN is free to use, thanks to SUMURI and support from the forensic community. To help keep it alive and evolving, we offer the following options:
Purchasing PALADIN PRO
- Includes 64-bit + 32-bit versions on a Samsung Type-C USB for just $99.
- Supports Bring Your Own ISO (BYOI) to add your personal tools.
Making a Donation
- Corporate users: A minimum donation of $25 is required for use.
- Non-profits, law enforcement, and individual users: Choose your own donation amount—every bit helps.
Your contributions help maintain development and ensure PALADIN remains accessible to the global forensic community.
Used Worldwide by Law Enforcement, Military, and Corporate Investigators
We’ve found PALADIN to be an invaluable part of our investigative process, whether we’re dealing with a small local agency or coordinating with international teams. It really shines for those initial triage situations and imaging tasks. Plus, its versatility for various forensic needs is a huge benefit, especially when access to more expensive commercial tools is limited.
– Longtime PALADIN User
Help Us Evolve
PALADIN is powered by the community. Have a favorite tool or feature you’d like to see added?
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