Open-source digital forensics is the use of open-source tools and techniques to extract, analyze, and present digital evidence in a manner that is legally admissible. In recent years, the use of open-source tools in digital forensics has gained popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and wide range of features. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of open-source digital forensics tools in relation to their closed-source counterparts. To do this, a range of open-source and closed-source tools will be tested on a variety of digital devices and systems to determine their capabilities and limitations. The results of this study will be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of open-source digital forensics tools and to determine their suitability for use in forensic investigations and other contexts. This will provide valuable insights for forensic practitioners and researchers seeking to use open-source tools in their work. There are many open-source tools-software programs that are freely available to use and modify for digital forensics. Some very popular are Autopsy, The Sleuth Kit, Foremost, Scalpel and Wireshark. Though these are some very popular tools, used in digital forensics, there are many other available, and new ones are being developed all the time.