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GRR Rapid Response vs Velociraptor
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| Fact | GRR Rapid Response | Velociraptor |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 5.1k | 4.4k |
| Latest | v.4.0.0.0-release | v0.77.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | about 146 days between releases | about 48 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
GRR Rapid Response replaces Velociraptor. Alternatives to Velociraptor →
Full replacementRemote live forensics and hunts across fleets of endpoints.
Both replace CrowdStrike Falcon. Alternatives to CrowdStrike Falcon →
PartialGRR Rapid ResponseLive response and artefact collection; no prevention or managed threat hunting.
PartialVelociraptorEndpoint hunting, monitoring and forensic collection at scale, without managed detection or prevention.
GRR Rapid Response
- v.4.0.0.0-release2025-12-15GRR release 4.0.0.0
- v3.4.9.1-release2025-04-16GRR release 3.4.9.1
- v3.4.9.0-release2025-02-27GRR release 3.4.9.0
- v3.4.7.5-release2024-06-27GRR release 3.4.7.5
- v3.4.7.4-release2024-05-28GRR release 3.4.7.4
Velociraptor
- v0.77.32026-10-05Release 0.77.3
- v0.77.22026-08-10Release 0.77.2
- v0.76.72026-08-10Release 0.76.7
- v0.77.12026-06-23Release 0.77.1
- v0.77.1-rc12026-06-09Release 0.77.1-rc1pre-release
GRR Rapid Response
✓ signed The latest release, v.4.0.0.0-release, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Velociraptor
unsigned The latest release, v0.77.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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