# DFIR ORC

DFIR ORC is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

DFIR ORC Documentation provides detailed instructions for setting up the build environment and deploying the tool.

Checked October 2026.

## What is DFIR ORC?

Build Branch Status:
- main release/10.1
- release/10.2
Requirements:
- Visual Studio From 2017 to 2022
- English only (vcpkg limitation)
Use this installer configuration or alternatively use vstools. Check also 'Desktop development with C++'. Kitware's CMake >= 3.25 or Visual Studio integrated version. Build environment can be setup quickly using Microsoft's developer virtual machines. Import this .vsconfig from Visual Studio Installer.
Commands:
- Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions should be built for maximum compatibility before deployment.
- See https://dfir-orc.github.io for more details about deployment and configuration.
In a prompt like Developer Command Prompt for VS 2019 (prefer to avoid using cmd.exe):
- git clone --recursive https://github.com/dfir-orc/dfir-orc.git
- cd dfir-orc
- mkdir build-x86 build-x64
- cd build-x86
- cmake -G 'Visual Studio 17 2022' -A Win32 -T v141_xp ..
- cmake --build . --config MinSizeRel -- -maxcpucount
- cd ../build-x64
- cmake -G 'Visual Studio 17 2022' -A x64 -T v141_xp ..
- cmake --build . --config MinSizeRel -- -maxcpucount
The -T v141_xp option will allow compatibility with Windows XP SP2 and later, it can safely be removed if not needed.

Tags: Windows

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 433
- 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).

## DFIR ORC FAQ

### What is DFIR ORC?

DFIR ORC is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers Windows.

### What is the pricing for DFIR ORC?

DFIR ORC is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/DFIR-ORC/dfir-orc/.

### What are alternatives to DFIR ORC?

Alternatives to DFIR ORC listed on CybersecTools:

1. [ElcomSoft Advanced PDF Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/tools/elcomsoft-advanced-pdf-password-recovery) - Recovers/removes passwords and restrictions from encrypted PDF files. (Commercial)
2. [MailXaminer](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mailxaminer) - Windows-based email forensics tool for evidence recovery and analysis. (Commercial)
3. [Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform) - Automated DFIR platform for rapid incident investigation and endpoint triage (Commercial)
4. [WindowsSCOPE Cyber Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/windowsscope-cyber-forensics) - GUI-based memory forensic capture tool for cyber forensics and cyber crime investigation. (Commercial)
5. [AhnLab A-FIRST 디지털 포렌식 서비스](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ahnlab-a-first-digital-forensics-service) - Digital forensics service for incident analysis and APT response (Commercial)

Compare all DFIR ORC alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dfir-orc](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dfir-orc)

### What deployment and organization size does DFIR ORC fit?

DFIR ORC is available as on-premises software. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare DFIR ORC with similar solutions

- [DFIR ORC vs ElcomSoft Advanced PDF Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dfir-orc-vs-elcomsoft-advanced-pdf-password-recovery)
- [DFIR ORC vs MailXaminer](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dfir-orc-vs-mailxaminer)
- [DFIR ORC vs Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform-vs-dfir-orc)

All alternatives to DFIR ORC: [/alternatives/dfir-orc](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dfir-orc)

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