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AdvancedTomato vs BlackArch

A side-by-side look at AdvancedTomato and BlackArch. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AdvancedTomato

AdvancedTomato

Network & Admin

AdvancedTomato is a open source alternative firmware for routers based on Broadcom chipsets. It provides advanced features beyond the stock firmware, like bandwidth monitoring, QoS controls, VPN server capabilities, and a modern GUI.

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BlackArch

BlackArch

Security & Privacy

BlackArch is an Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution for ethical hackers and security researchers. It comes with over 2,000 tools preinstalled for tasks like reconnaissance, exploitation, password attacks, forensics, reverse engineering, and more.

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