2025’s Top OSINT Tools: A Fresh Take on Open-Source Intel
Check out the top OSINT tools of 2025, an updated list featuring the best free and paid open-source intelligence tools for cybersecurity and investigations.
At HackRead.com, we have a long-standing tradition of publishing comprehensive lists of the best OSINT tools to help cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts stay ahead in the game. Every year, we research and evaluate the latest tools, taking into account their features, usability, and effectiveness.
For 2025, we have compiled an updated list of the most powerful, highly creative and efficient OSINT tools available, including both new and established names in the field. Whether you’re looking for free, open-source options or premium solutions, this list has you covered.
FBI Watchdog is a new OSINT tool that tracks domain seizures and DNS record updates as they happen. It notifies users about law enforcement actions and other DNS changes through Telegram and Discord, and takes screenshots of domains that get seized.
Price: Free
Arrests.org is a public database that aggregates arrest records from various US states and counties. It allows users to search for mugshots, charges, and booking information. Useful for background checks and verifying arrest records as part of OSINT investigations.
Price: FREE
VenariX is a next-gen OSINT tool designed for automated threat intelligence and reconnaissance. It scans public data sources, dark web forums, and social media for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and threat actor activity.
VenariX also features a Telegram bot that automatically sends updates on the latest ransomware attacks and claims made by ransomware gangs, keeping users informed in real time.
PRICE: Pricing for VenariX is tiered, offering a Free version ($0), Basic version ($21/month), Pro version ($69/month), and an Enterprise level with custom pricing and advanced features.
An open-source tool designed to gather information such as email addresses, subdomains, and domain names from various public sources. TheHarvester is particularly useful for reconnaissance during penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
PRICE: FREE
SpiderFoot is an automated OSINT collection tool that aggregates intelligence from over 100 different sources. It scans domains, IP addresses, and email addresses, generating detailed reports on potential risks or threats.
PRICE: FREE
Recon-ng is a web reconnaissance tool that automates data collection from multiple sources. It integrates modules for gathering information on domains, IPs, and social media profiles, streamlining the intelligence-gathering process.
PRICE: FREE
OSINT Framework is a structured approach that helps professionals organise and streamline the process of gathering open-source intelligence. It focuses on utilising free tools and resources available on the internet, providing a comprehensive view of publicly accessible data.
PRICE: FREE
Dubbed the “search engine for the Internet of Things,” Shodan allows users to discover internet-connected devices, including servers, routers, and webcams. This tool helps identify exposed devices and potential vulnerabilities within networks.
PRICE: PRICE: Free, Membership – $49 (One-Time Payment), Freelancer – $69/Month, Small Business – $359/Month, Corporate – $1,099/Month and Enterprise – Custom Pricing.
An archive of old versions of websites, allowing users to access historical data. Wayback Machine (Archive.org) is useful for uncovering outdated or sensitive content that may have been removed but still exists in the archives.
PRICE: FREE
Mitaka is a browser extension that provides intuitive access to diverse intelligence-gathering features for efficient reconnaissance and investigative tasks. It integrates multiple OSINT modules, enabling comprehensive analysis of target entities.
PRICE: FREE
XposedOrNot is a free and privacy-focused tool that lets users check whether their email addresses or passwords have appeared in known data breaches. Scanning a large database of leaked credentials helps identify compromised information and provides details about the breaches involved, such as what data was exposed.
It also includes a secure password check feature that uses client-side hashing to ensure user input remains private. In addition to its web interface, XposedOrNot offers an API for developers who want to integrate breach monitoring into their own applications.
PRICE: FREE and Customised for Businesses.
BuiltWith is a tool that serves as a comprehensive profiler for identifying the various technologies deployed on websites, from server frameworks to analytics and content management systems. It delivers in-depth analysis of web setups, which is crucial for competitive intelligence and technology strategy development.
PRICE: Basic: $295, Pro: $495, Team: $995
Telegago is an OSINT tool focused on analysing Telegram channels and groups. It tracks public and private chats (with access), monitors message trends, and performs sentiment analysis. Ideal for tracking cybercriminal groups and gathering intelligence from Telegram communities.
PRICE: FREE
GHunt is an OSINT tool for gathering information from Google accounts. It can extract data like public photos, YouTube channels, connected services, and more, using just an email address. GHunt is useful for profiling targets and uncovering linked accounts.
PRICE: FREE
FOCA (Fingerprinting Organisations with Collected Archives) is an OSINT tool that extracts metadata from publicly available documents. It analyses files like PDFs, Word documents, and images to uncover sensitive information such as usernames, software versions, and server details. Ideal for footprinting and vulnerability assessment.
PRICE: FREE
SkopeNow is a modern OSINT tool designed for social media intelligence gathering. It collects and analyses data from multiple social platforms to track user activities, posts, and interactions. Useful for profiling individuals or groups, detecting fake accounts, and monitoring public sentiment in real time.
Skopenow’s platform includes several tools designed to assist with various investigative and security needs, including:
Analyst Help: Provides human assistance for complex cases
Pre-Check: An automated system for fraud and risk signalling.
Workbench: A tool for streamlined and accurate people and business searches.
Link Analysis: Provides automated network, relationship, and link visualisations.
Grid: Offers real-time situational awareness by integrating data from social media, traffic cameras, crime reports, satellite imagery, news, and more.
PRICE: Skopenow does not publicly list its pricing on its website. Instead, it offers customised plans tailored to the specific needs of organisations.
Metagoofil is an OSINT tool that extracts metadata from publicly accessible documents such as PDFs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. It gathers information like usernames, software versions, and file paths, helping identify potential vulnerabilities and system configurations during reconnaissance.
PRICE: FREE
A comprehensive OSINT platform designed for law enforcement and intelligence professionals. It assists in collecting, analysing, and visualising data from open sources and social media.
Paliscope has been instrumental in tracking victims of human trafficking by aggregating data from multiple sources and creating link analyses, making it an invaluable tool for investigations and victim recovery efforts.
PRICE: PRICE: The company offers three products: Paliscope Explore, Paliscope Explore Enterprise, and Paliscope Build. Pricing depends on the selected package. The Community edition is free, the Professional edition costs $3,995 per year, and pricing for the Advanced package is available upon request.
A web capture tool designed for investigators to automatically save and organise web pages during OSINT investigations. It helps maintain an audit trail, preserving evidence while browsing social media, forums, or news sites. Hunchly is particularly useful for building cases and tracking changes on monitored pages.
PRICE: 30-Day Free Trial, Classic: $109.99 / yr, Cloud: $199.99 / yr. $19.99 / month.
Lullar is an OSINT tool focused on searching for social media profiles associated with a given email address or username. It quickly scans multiple platforms to find linked accounts, helping investigators piece together a target’s online presence. Useful for profiling individuals and gathering intelligence from social networks.
PRICE: FREE
As powerful and versatile as these OSINT tools are, it’s important to remember that with access to public data comes responsibility. Whether you’re a cybersecurity analyst, journalist, investigator, or just exploring for personal interest, always use these tools ethically and within the boundaries of the law. The goal of OSINT is to enhance security, transparency, and understanding, not to invade privacy or misuse sensitive information.
Stay curious, but most importantly, stay respectful in your use of these resources. For more tools, tips, and updates on the evolving world of cybersecurity and open-source intelligence, keep checking back at HackRead.com.
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