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AIDE vs OSSEC

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AIDEOSSEC
LanguageCC
LicenceGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
Stars7545.1k
Latestv0.19.44.4.1
Last push2026-09-222026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 131 days between releasesabout 32 days between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Tripwire. Alternatives to Tripwire →

    Full replacementAIDEFile integrity checking against a database of hashes and attributes, without a managed console.

    PartialOSSECCovers file integrity monitoring alongside log analysis and rootkit detection, without a policy and compliance console.