# echoCTF

echoCTF is a Cyber Range Training product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

echoCTF is a cybersecurity framework for running Capture the Flag competitions and training exercises on real IT infrastructure.

Checked October 2026.

## What is echoCTF?

echoCTF is a computer security framework developed by Echothrust Solutions for running cybersecurity exercises and competitions, particularly Capture the Flag (CTF) events.

The platform enables organizations to build and deploy CTF competitions that focus on network penetration testing and security auditing using real IT infrastructure. It provides a controlled environment where participants can practice offensive and defensive security skills through realistic scenarios.

echoCTF.RED (codename Mycenae) represents the first iteration of their online long-running CTF service, offering a free platform based on real-life systems and services. Participants can scan, brute-force, and perform various attack techniques against systems to solve security scenarios and earn points.

The framework is designed for security awareness and training purposes, serving both businesses and educational institutions. It aims to provide completeness through a comprehensive set of tools and applications for developing, deploying, and maintaining competitions, while maintaining modularity in its architecture.

Tags: CTF, Education

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

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Human Risk](https://cybersectools.com/categories/human-risk) · [Cyber Range Training](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cyber-range)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 145
- Website: github.com

## echoCTF FAQ

### What is echoCTF?

echoCTF is a product in the Cyber Range Training category. It covers CTF and Education.

### What is the pricing for echoCTF?

echoCTF is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/echoCTF/echoCTF.RED/.

### What are alternatives to echoCTF?

Alternatives to echoCTF listed on CybersecTools:

1. [SudoCyber](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sudocyber) - Gamified cybersecurity training platform with hands-on labs and certifications (Commercial)
2. [GemForge Labs](https://cybersectools.com/tools/gemforge-labs) - Subscription-based cybersecurity lab platform with hands-on hackable instances. (Commercial)
3. [MetaCTF Cloud Labs / Cloud Ranges](https://cybersectools.com/tools/metactf-cloud-labs-cloud-ranges) - Cloud-based, team-based hands-on cybersecurity training labs simulating real networks (Commercial)
4. [CTFGuide](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ctfguide) - Social learning platform for CTF challenges, labs, and cybersecurity training. (Free)
5. [echoCTF.RED](https://cybersectools.com/tools/echoctfred) - CTF platform providing hands-on cybersecurity training and competition challenges (Free)

Compare all echoCTF alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/echoctf](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/echoctf)

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

echoCTF is available as a cloud service. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare echoCTF with similar solutions

- [echoCTF vs SudoCyber](https://cybersectools.com/compare/echoctf-vs-sudocyber)
- [echoCTF vs GemForge Labs](https://cybersectools.com/compare/echoctf-vs-gemforge-labs)
- [echoCTF vs MetaCTF Cloud Labs / Cloud Ranges](https://cybersectools.com/compare/echoctf-vs-metactf-cloud-labs-cloud-ranges)

All alternatives to echoCTF: [/alternatives/echoctf](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/echoctf)

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