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Recon-ng vs Holehe: catalog facts
Recon-ngHolehe
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

The open-source tool is available without a license fee.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Workspace database means results from many modules accumulate and correlate
  • Familiar interface for anyone who has used Metasploit
  • Covers a long list of services from one command
  • Useful for auditing where your own address is registered
  • Many modules need API keys from third-party services
  • Reconnaissance against organisations you are not engaged by can be unlawful
  • Site behaviour changes often, so results drift out of date
  • Querying other people's addresses raises ethical and legal questions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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