Comparative Table: FAW Lite vs FAW Professional
FAW Lite is the solution that allows you to capture most web pages with predefined settings.
This mode is recommended for:
- First-time users of the software
- Users without specific technical skills
- Users who do not require advanced tools
Feature | FAW Lite (Hypothetical) | FAW Professional | Note |
Price | Annual License: €599 (Renewal €399) | Annual licenses €1,299 (renewal €599) 24-hour licenses €249 |
The Professional version is designed for professionals who require more advanced features |
Basic Web Capture | Yes | Yes | Both acquire web content (static and dynamic pages, private and public areas), but the Professional version handles more complex cases with automated script managemen |
Social Network Capture | Fully Supported (e.g., Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, TikTok) | Yes, but not automated by forms and scripts | The Professional version includes dedicated modules for social networks and chats with specific scripts |
Dark Web (TOR) Capture | No | Yes | The Professional version supports TOR networks for Dark Web acquisitions |
Scheduled Capture | No | Yes (TIME module for acquisitions at scheduled times) | Useful for capturing content that changes over time |
Multi-Page Capture | Limited to a few pages. | Yes (BOT and MULTI modules for crawlers and page lists) | The Professional version automates large-scale acquisitions of entire websites |
FTP/SFTP Capture | No | Yes | For downloading entire websites via FTP without altering metadata. |
Legal Certification | Yes | Yes | FAW is internationally recognized for legal evidence |
Data Integrity Verification | Yes | Yes (also CHECK module for automated advanced verification) | The Professional version offers more robust tools for data authentication |
Technical Support | Limited (forum or email) | Complete (priority email technical support and global reseller network) | The Professional version includes priority support for professionals |
Reporting | Yes | Yes | The Professional reports are more comprehensive and suitable for forensic examinations, with configurable options |
License | Annual license | 24h, annual, or on-demand license | The Professional version offers flexible licensing to accommodate temporal requirements |
Target Users | Private individuals, businesses, lawyers | Forensic analysts, consultants, law enforcement | The Lite version is for basic needs; the Professional version is for professional and legal use |