Plaso
A Python framework for automatically collecting and organizing timestamped events from computer systems into forensic timelines
- Also known as
- plaso
What is Plaso?
Plaso is an open-source framework that aggregates timestamped events from computer systems to support digital forensic analysis and timeline creation, with support for custom plugins and analysis tools.
Plaso pricing
We don't have Plaso's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What Plaso does
The capabilities that matter for digital forensics, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
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- Disk imaging file carving
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- Volatile memory RAM analysis
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- Mobile ios android extraction
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- Remote endpoint acquisition
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- Mac os apfs support
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- Cloud saas m365 extraction
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- Court admissible hashing reporting
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- Automated artifact timelining
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- Malware triage yara scanning
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- Fips 140 2 certification
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- SOC2 type ii
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- Pricing model
- Open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Plaso FAQ
Common questions about Plaso, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Plaso?
A Python-based framework that automatically generates timelines from computer logs and files to help forensic investigators correlate digital evidence and reconstruct events. It is indexed under Digital Forensics.
Source: https://plaso.readthedocs.io
Is Plaso free to use?
Plaso is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://plaso.readthedocs.io
Is Plaso open source?
Yes. Plaso is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Plaso alternatives
Other digital forensics we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Exterro FTKSingle platform for document investigations, regulatory compliance, security audits, and forensic analysislow · 28%
- VelociraptorEndpoint forensic data collection and monitoring platformlow · 4%
- Magnet AXIOMA forensic analysis platform that unifies data extraction and examination across multiple device types and online serviceslow · 7%
- AutopsyA modular framework for analyzing files and data sources within case investigationslow · 15%
- Volatility 3An open-source framework for memory forensics analysislow · 22%
- OpenText EnCaselow · 7%
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 57 | 0.09 | 5.4 | ✓ |
| Security score | 68 | 0.04 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 52 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 29 | 0.06 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 63 | 0.03 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 18 | 0.06 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.21 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 64 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 3 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 72% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: open_source · Automated artifact timelining: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Python | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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