OSINT Tools by Category
Search and Data Aggregation
Uncover hidden connections and extract valuable insights from the depths of the internet. These tools are the backbone of any OSINT investigation, allowing you to cast a wide net and filter through vast amounts of data efficiently.
Google Dorks
Purpose: Advanced search queries to find sensitive information
Cost: Free
Maltego
Purpose: Visual link analysis and data mining tool
Cost: Free Community Edition; paid plans from $999/year
Shodan
Purpose: Search engine for internet-connected devices
Cost: Free basic access; paid plans from $59/month
Social Media Intelligence
Dive deep into the social web to gather critical information on individuals, organizations, and trends. These tools help you navigate the complex world of social media platforms, uncovering valuable intelligence hidden in plain sight.
Social-Searcher
Purpose: Real-time social media search and analysis
Cost: Free limited searches; paid plans from $3.49/month
Twint
Purpose: Advanced Twitter scraping tool
Cost: Free
WhatsMyName.app
Purpose: Identify usernames across various social media platforms, forums, and websites. This tool helps investigators track down online identities based on known usernames.
Cost: Free
Domain and IP Intelligence
Peel back the layers of the internet's infrastructure to reveal crucial information about websites, servers, and online entities. These tools are essential for understanding digital footprints and uncovering hidden connections.
WhoXY.com
Purpose: A domain lookup and Whois service tool that provides detailed information about domain ownership, registration dates, and contact details for any domain.
Cost: Free for basic searches; paid options for advanced features.
IntelX.io
Purpose: A search engine for various datasets, including documents, data leaks, and social media. Useful for deep web and dark web investigations.
Cost: Paid services with customizable search options.
ViewDNS.info
Purpose: Provides DNS-related tools, including domain lookup, IP information, and reverse DNS searches. Helps analyze domain history and ownership.
Cost: Free with limited premium tools.
Email Intelligence
Unravel the mysteries behind email addresses and communication patterns. These tools help you verify contacts, discover professional networks, and trace digital communications with precision.
Hunter.io
Purpose: Find and verify professional email addresses
Cost: Free limited searches; paid plans from $49/month
Epieos.com
Purpose: An OSINT tool that provides email address lookups, verifying if an email is linked to specific online accounts or services.
Cost: Free for basic searches; paid plans available for extended use.
Predicta Search
Purpose: Advanced social media search and analysis tool designed to extract intelligence from social networks and online communities.
Cost: Free trials available with premium plans for advanced searches.
Image and Visual Intelligence
See beyond the surface of images and videos to extract hidden metadata, identify locations, and uncover visual clues. These tools transform visual content into valuable intelligence assets.
TinEye
Purpose: Reverse image search engine
Cost: Free for basic use; paid plans available
FotoForensics
Purpose: Digital image forensics tool
Cost: Free
FaceCheck ID
Purpose: An advanced facial recognition tool designed to search the internet for matches to a given photo. It helps with online investigations by identifying individuals across social media and other platforms.
Cost: Free for limited searches; paid plans available for extensive use.
