Radare2 vs PoshC2: Which Command and Control Framework tool is Best in 2025?

Radare2 is an open-source, modular reverse engineering framework, pre-installed on Kali Linux at /usr/bin/r2, designed for analyzing binaries, disassembling code, and debugging software across multiple platforms. Initiated by Sergi Alvarez (pancake) in 2006, Radare2 offers a suite of command-line tools, a graphical interface (Cutter), and scripting APIs for tasks like malware analysis, firmware auditing, and exploit development. Supporting architectures such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and WebAssembly, it’s a favorite among cybersecurity researchers, ethical hackers, and CTF enthusiasts for its lightweight design and extensibility.

PoshC2 is an open-source, proxy-aware command and control (C2) framework designed for penetration testing and red teaming, pre-installed on Kali Linux at /usr/share/poshc2. Primarily written in Python3, it offers a modular architecture that supports PowerShell, C#, C++, and Python3 implants, enabling post-exploitation and lateral movement across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Developed by Nettitude Labs, PoshC2 provides highly configurable payloads, extensive logging, and Docker support for cross-platform deployment.