# Pentoo Linux

Pentoo Linux is a Penetration Testing product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A Live CD and Live USB for penetration testing and security assessment

Checked October 2026.

## What is Pentoo Linux?

Pentoo is a Live CD and Live USB designed for penetration testing and security assessment.

Based off Gentoo Linux, Pentoo is provided both as 32 and 64 bit installable livecd.

Our chat services are linked, although discord is considered "main".

Join us on discord for support: https://discord.gg/5yhY9bg
Or on irc on https://libera.chat/ #pentoo
Or on telegram https://t.me/pentoo

Report bugs on github: https://github.com/pentoo/pentoo-overlay/issues

Tags: Red Team

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/categories/pentesting-tools)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Website: pentoo.ch

## Pentoo Linux FAQ

### What is Pentoo Linux?

Pentoo Linux is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers Red Team.

### What is the pricing for Pentoo Linux?

Pentoo Linux is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://www.pentoo.ch/.

### What are alternatives to Pentoo Linux?

Alternatives to Pentoo Linux listed on CybersecTools:

1. [FireCompass AI-powered Pen Testing](https://cybersectools.com/tools/firecompass-ai-powered-pen-testing) - AI-powered automated pen testing & continuous red teaming platform (Commercial)
2. [Cyver Pentest Management Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyver-pentest-management-platform) - Pentest management platform for reporting, project mgmt & client collaboration (Commercial)
3. [Rapid7 Metasploit](https://cybersectools.com/tools/rapid7-metasploit) - Penetration testing software for simulating attacks and validating vulnerabilities (Commercial)
4. [Synack Sara](https://cybersectools.com/tools/synack-agentic-ai) - AI-powered autonomous penetration testing platform with multi-agent system (Commercial)
5. [ImmuniWeb® Continuous Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/tools/immuniwebr-continuous-penetration-testing) - Continuous pentesting service monitoring web apps & APIs for code changes (Commercial)

Compare all Pentoo Linux alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/pentoo-linux](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/pentoo-linux)

### What deployment and organization size does Pentoo Linux fit?

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

## Compare Pentoo Linux with similar solutions

- [Pentoo Linux vs FireCompass AI-powered Pen Testing](https://cybersectools.com/compare/firecompass-ai-powered-pen-testing-vs-pentoo-linux)
- [Pentoo Linux vs Cyver Pentest Management Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyver-pentest-management-platform-vs-pentoo-linux)
- [Pentoo Linux vs Rapid7 Metasploit](https://cybersectools.com/compare/pentoo-linux-vs-rapid7-metasploit)

All alternatives to Pentoo Linux: [/alternatives/pentoo-linux](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/pentoo-linux)

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