# Havoc Framework

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

Open-source C2 framework for red team ops and adversary simulation.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Havoc Framework?

Havoc Framework is an open-source command-and-control (C2) framework designed for adversary simulation and red team operations. It provides operators with a modular post-exploitation platform for managing implants (called "Demons") on compromised systems.

Key components:
- Teamserver: A backend server that manages operator connections, listeners, and agent sessions
- Client (GUI): A Qt-based graphical interface for operators to interact with the teamserver and manage sessions
- Demon: The default implant/agent written in C, designed to run on Windows targets with evasion capabilities

Core capabilities include:
- Multi-operator support via a collaborative teamserver
- Listener management supporting multiple protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, SMB)
- Demon agent with support for process injection, token manipulation, and in-memory execution
- Sleep obfuscation and other evasion techniques to avoid detection
- Built-in post-exploitation modules (e.g., shell commands, file operations, process management)
- Python-based extension API for writing custom modules and scripts
- Support for external C2 profiles for traffic customization
- BOF (Beacon Object File) support for running Cobalt Strike-compatible BOFs
- Shellcode injection and execution capabilities
- Pivoting and lateral movement support

The framework is written primarily in C, C++, Go, and Python. The repository was archived by its owner in February 2026 and is now read-only. It is available publicly on GitHub under an open-source license.

Tags: C2, Red Team, Post Exploitation, Shellcode, Process Injection, Evasion, Penetration Testing Framework, Lateral Movement, Payload Generation, Open Source

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

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.
- [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: [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
- Features: 10 listed
- GitHub stars: 8,237
- Website: github.com

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## Havoc Framework FAQ

### What is Havoc Framework?

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

### What is the pricing for Havoc Framework?

Havoc Framework is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/HavocFramework/Havoc/.

### What are alternatives to Havoc Framework?

Alternatives to Havoc Framework 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. [Crimson7 Offensive Engineering](https://cybersectools.com/tools/crimson7-offensive-engineering) - Red/purple team and identity security assessment service simulating real adversary attacks (Commercial)
4. [A Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/a-security) - Autonomous offensive security platform that finds, validates, and remediates attack paths. (Commercial)
5. [GoSecure Titan® Adversarial Simulation](https://cybersectools.com/tools/gosecure-titanr-adversarial-simulation) - Human-led adversary emulation service testing detection & response capabilities (Commercial)

Compare all Havoc Framework alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/havoc](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/havoc)

### What deployment and organization size does Havoc Framework fit?

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

## Compare Havoc Framework with similar solutions

- [Havoc Framework vs Fortra Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/compare/fortra-cobalt-strike-vs-havoc)
- [Havoc Framework vs Core Security Outflank Security Tooling](https://cybersectools.com/compare/core-security-outflank-security-tooling-vs-havoc)
- [Havoc Framework vs Crimson7 Offensive Engineering](https://cybersectools.com/compare/crimson7-offensive-engineering-vs-havoc)

All alternatives to Havoc Framework: [/alternatives/havoc](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/havoc)

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