# CAPE

CAPE is a Malware Analysis product. It runs in the cloud or on-premises (hybrid). Pricing is free.

Malware sandbox for executing malicious files in an isolated environment with advanced features.

Checked October 2026.

## What is CAPE?

CAPE is a malware sandbox used to execute malicious files in an isolated environment, instrument their dynamic behavior, and collect forensic artifacts. It features behavioral instrumentation, file capture, network traffic capture, malware classification, screenshots, memory dumps, automated unpacking, YARA signature-based classification, configuration extraction, debugger automation, anti-sandbox countermeasures, instruction traces, and an interactive desktop. A free demonstration instance is available online for anyone to use.

Tags: File Analysis, Sandbox

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.
- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Malware Analysis](https://cybersectools.com/categories/malware-analysis)
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 3,070
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## CAPE FAQ

### What is CAPE?

CAPE is a product in the Malware Analysis category. It covers File Analysis and Sandbox.

### What is the pricing for CAPE?

CAPE is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/kevoreilly/CAPEv2/.

### What are alternatives to CAPE?

Alternatives to CAPE listed on CybersecTools:

1. [ReversingLabs Spectra Analyze](https://cybersectools.com/tools/reversinglabs-spectra-analyze) - Malware analysis platform for SOC teams with binary analysis and threat detection (Commercial)
2. [Unknown Cyber Magic™](https://cybersectools.com/tools/unknown-cyber-magictm) - AI-powered malware analysis & threat research platform with chat interface. (Commercial)
3. [DTRSEC REnigma](https://cybersectools.com/tools/dtrsec-renigma) - Sandbox platform for interactive malware detonation, record/replay, and forensic analysis (Commercial)
4. [ANY.RUN](https://cybersectools.com/tools/anyrun) - Interactive malware sandbox with TI lookup and IOC feeds for SOC teams. (Commercial)
5. [Seqrite Malware Analysis Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/seqrite-malware-analysis-platform) - Malware analysis platform for detecting and analyzing threats via sandbox (Commercial)

Compare all CAPE alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cape](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cape)

### What deployment and organization size does CAPE fit?

CAPE is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare CAPE with similar solutions

- [CAPE vs ReversingLabs Spectra Analyze](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cape-vs-reversinglabs-spectra-analyze)
- [CAPE vs Unknown Cyber Magic™](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cape-vs-unknown-cyber-magictm)
- [CAPE vs DTRSEC REnigma](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cape-vs-dtrsec-renigma)

All alternatives to CAPE: [/alternatives/cape](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cape)

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