# CrossC2

CrossC2 is a Red-Team & Adversary Emulation product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

CrossC2 is a cross-platform payload generator that extends CobaltStrike's capabilities to Linux and macOS environments for red team operations.

Checked October 2026.

## What is CrossC2?

CrossC2 is a cross-platform payload generation tool designed to extend CobaltStrike's capabilities beyond Windows environments.

The tool enables security professionals and red team operators to create payloads that can execute on multiple operating systems including Linux and macOS.

CrossC2 integrates with the CobaltStrike framework to provide command and control functionality across heterogeneous environments.

The tool supports various payload formats and delivery mechanisms to facilitate post-exploitation activities on non-Windows targets.

It maintains compatibility with CobaltStrike's existing infrastructure while extending operational reach to Unix-based systems.

Tags: Post Exploitation, C2, Red Team, Linux, macOS, Payload Generation

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Red-Team & Adversary Emulation](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 2,546
- Website: github.com

## CrossC2 FAQ

### What is CrossC2?

CrossC2 is a product in the Red-Team & Adversary Emulation category. It covers Post Exploitation, C2 and Red Team.

### What is the pricing for CrossC2?

CrossC2 is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/gloxec/CrossC2/.

### What are alternatives to CrossC2?

Alternatives to CrossC2 listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Fortra Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fortra-cobalt-strike) - Threat emulation product for adversary simulations and red team operations (Commercial)
2. [Core Security Outflank Security Tooling](https://cybersectools.com/tools/core-security-outflank-security-tooling) - Red team toolkit for EDR evasion, initial access, and post-exploitation. (Commercial)
3. [Dreadnode Offensive Security Agents](https://cybersectools.com/tools/dreadnode-offensive-security-agents) - AI agent platform for automating offensive security operations and evals. (Commercial)

Compare all CrossC2 alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/crossc2](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/crossc2)

### What deployment and organization size does CrossC2 fit?

CrossC2 is available as on-premises software. It is listed for mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare CrossC2 with similar solutions

- [CrossC2 vs Fortra Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/compare/crossc2-vs-fortra-cobalt-strike)
- [CrossC2 vs Core Security Outflank Security Tooling](https://cybersectools.com/compare/core-security-outflank-security-tooling-vs-crossc2)
- [CrossC2 vs Dreadnode Offensive Security Agents](https://cybersectools.com/compare/crossc2-vs-dreadnode-offensive-security-agents)

All alternatives to CrossC2: [/alternatives/crossc2](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/crossc2)

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