# usbutils

usbutils is an Endpoint Protection Platform product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A collection of utilities for working with USB devices on Linux

Checked October 2026.

## What is usbutils?

USB utilities for Linux, including lsusb

Tags: Linux, USB

## Quick facts

- Category: [Endpoint Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/endpoint-security) · [Endpoint Protection Platform](https://cybersectools.com/categories/epp)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 432
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best EDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-edr-solutions).

## usbutils FAQ

### What is usbutils?

usbutils is a product in the Endpoint Protection Platform category. It covers Linux and USB.

### What is the pricing for usbutils?

usbutils is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/gregkh/usbutils/.

### What are alternatives to usbutils?

Alternatives to usbutils listed on CybersecTools:

1. [NinjaOne Autonomous Patch Management](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ninjaone-autonomous-patch-management) - Automated patch management for Windows, macOS, Linux, and applications (Commercial)
2. [OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint](https://cybersectools.com/tools/opswat-metadefender-endpoint) - Protects endpoints from peripheral and removable media threats with multiscanning (Commercial)
3. [Action1 Patch Management](https://cybersectools.com/tools/action1-patch-management) - Cloud-native patch management for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints (Commercial)
4. [Automox Security Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/automox-security-platform) - Cloud-based endpoint mgmt platform for patching, config, & software deployment (Commercial)
5. [Internxt Antivirus](https://cybersectools.com/tools/internxt-antivirus) - Antivirus software for malware detection and removal on Windows, Mac, and Linux (Commercial)

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

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

usbutils is available as on-premises. It is listed for startup, smb, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is free.

## Compare usbutils with similar solutions

- [usbutils vs NinjaOne Autonomous Patch Management](https://cybersectools.com/compare/ninjaone-autonomous-patch-management-vs-usbutils)
- [usbutils vs OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint](https://cybersectools.com/compare/opswat-metadefender-endpoint-vs-usbutils)
- [usbutils vs Action1 Patch Management](https://cybersectools.com/compare/action1-patch-management-vs-usbutils)

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

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