# libfwnt

libfwnt is an Incident Response product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A library for working with Windows NT data types, providing access and manipulation functions.

Checked October 2026.

## What is libfwnt?

libfwnt is a library for Windows NT data types, providing a set of functions to work with Windows NT data structures. It is licensed under LGPLv3+ and is currently in alpha status. The library provides a way to access and manipulate Windows NT data types, making it a useful tool for developers and researchers working with Windows systems.

The project provides detailed documentation and guides on how to build from source, making it easy to get started with the library.

Tags: Research, Windows

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Incident Response](https://cybersectools.com/categories/dfir)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 58
- 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).

## libfwnt FAQ

### What is libfwnt?

libfwnt is a product in the Incident Response category. It covers Research and Windows.

### What is the pricing for libfwnt?

libfwnt is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/libyal/libfwnt/.

### What are alternatives to libfwnt?

Alternatives to libfwnt listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/tools/amazon-detective) - A service that analyzes and visualizes security data to investigate potential security issues. (Commercial)
2. [StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/tools/thehive-strangebee) - Collaborative case management platform for incident response and investigation (Commercial)
3. [Cydarm Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cydarm-platform) - SOC management platform for incident response and cyber response management (Commercial)
4. [ORNA Digital Incident Response Plan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/orna-digital-incident-response-plan) - Digital incident response plan built on SANS 504-B framework (Commercial)
5. [Absolute Rehydrate](https://cybersectools.com/tools/absolute-rehydrate) - Automates endpoint recovery and restoration after IT or cyber incidents. (Commercial)

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

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

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

## Compare libfwnt with similar solutions

- [libfwnt vs Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/compare/amazon-detective-vs-libfwnt)
- [libfwnt vs StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/compare/libfwnt-vs-thehive-strangebee)
- [libfwnt vs Cydarm Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cydarm-platform-vs-libfwnt)

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