CTFreak vs Semaphore UI

How does CTFreak compare to Semaphore UI by Semaphore UI Automation? Here is a feature-by-feature comparison.

CTFreak Semaphore UI
Deployment
Self-hosted / on-premise
No external runtime
Single Go binary.
Single Go binary.
Docker install
2GB RAM minimum recommended.
Linux install
1GB RAM minimum recommended.
Windows install
4GB RAM minimum recommended.
Offline license
Requires Sovereign Edition.
Remote execution
Agentless mode
SSH remote protocol
WinRM remote protocol
Multi-node execution
Multi-database SQL execution
Scheduling
Business calendar support
iCal calendar sync
Orchestration
Task workflows
Identity & access
OpenID Connect
SAML
LDAP
Role-based access control
Security
Encrypted secret storage
Encryption key rotation
Integration and extensibility
REST API
OpenAPI specification
Incoming webhook trigger
User interface
Responsive web UI
Pricing
Free edition
Open source edition
Public pricing
Self-service online purchase

Last reviewed: 2026 Jul 17