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Best Reverse Engineering Tools 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Binary Ninja leads this list of 73 (record score 6.0, free plan). JEB is next (record score 5.8, free plan), and Frida is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.7).
Reverse engineering tools help inspect software and binaries, including code that may need analysis or modification. This guide is for readers comparing tools for that work.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Binary Ninja | Binary Ninja decompiles supported architectures to C or BNIL, with interactive disassembly and debugging. | 6.0 | $199 one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 JEB | JEB examines code and document files with tools for debugging, disassembly and decompilation. | 5.8 | $1,200 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Frida | Frida suits developers, reverse-engineers, and security researchers who need to inspect or trace running software. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 IDA Pro | IDA Pro suits software and security professionals who need to inspect binaries across processor families, automate analysis or debug remote targets. | 5.5 | $1,099 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 rev.ng | rev.ng suits reverse-engineering users working with its listed binary formats and architectures. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Ghidra | Ghidra analyzes compiled code with tools for assembly, decompilation, graphing and scripting across many processor types. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 radare2 | radare2 suits developers and security practitioners who need command-line tools for binary analysis, debugging, or firmware work. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Rizin | Rizin offers command-line tools for examining, patching, comparing and visualizing binary data, with scripting support. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 GNU Binutils | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 PE Explorer | 4.9 | $129 one-time | Free trial | Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
Compare the published details that fit your workflow: platform and architecture support, decompilation, firmware analysis, analysis mode, plugin APIs and pricing. Check a tool’s licence if you need to read or change its code.
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JEB
JEB examines code and document files with tools for debugging, disassembly and decompilation.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.8 Visit
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Frida
Frida suits developers, reverse-engineers, and security researchers who need to inspect or trace running software.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record5.7 Visit
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IDA Pro
IDA Pro suits software and security professionals who need to inspect binaries across processor families, automate analysis or debug remote targets.
WindowsMacLinux Record5.5 Visit
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rev.ng
rev.ng suits reverse-engineering users working with its listed binary formats and architectures.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.5 Visit
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Ghidra
WindowsMacLinux+3 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Ghidra analyzes compiled code with tools for assembly, decompilation, graphing and scripting across many processor types.
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radare2
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 Free plan Record5.1 Visit radare2 suits developers and security practitioners who need command-line tools for binary analysis, debugging, or firmware work.
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Rizin
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Rizin offers command-line tools for examining, patching, comparing and visualizing binary data, with scripting support.
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angr
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit angr is a Python binary analysis platform for symbolic path exploration, control-flow recovery, disassembly and code lifting.
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Boomerang
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Boomerang converts supported machine-code binaries to C and runs as a command-line program or GUI.
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Hiew
Windows $25 one-time Record4.8 Visit Hiew is a Windows console tool for inspecting and changing files, with x86-64 and ArmV6 disassembly.
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Qiling Framework
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Qiling emulates and instruments binaries, with debugging across architectures and hooks for instructions, memory and system events.
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RetDec
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit RetDec suits developers and analysts who need to inspect supported machine-code formats and architectures.
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uncompyle6
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit uncompyle6 reconstructs Python source from bytecode, including some PyPy and Dropbox Python bytecode.
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Vivisect
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Vivisect is a Python static analysis platform with dynamic analysis and a cross-platform debugger.
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CFR
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.7 Visit CFR is a Java decompiler that converts Java class files back into Java source.
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Cutter
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit Cutter is a Rizin-based GUI with decompiler options including Ghidra, RetDec and JSDec.
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Refinery
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.7 Visit Refinery is a Rust SQL migration toolkit that runs migrations on supported database connections.
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Apktool
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit Apktool suits developers and analysts who need to inspect or modify Android APK resources from a supported desktop operating system.
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FACT
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.6 Visit FACT automates firmware extraction and security analysis for Linux-based device workflows.
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ImHex
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit ImHex is a hex editor for inspecting, parsing, and patching file contents.
Before you choose
Check platform support
Start with the operating system where you plan to work. Linux, Windows and macOS support varies across tools; some also list web, API or self-hosted availability.
Then check supported architectures. A tool that runs on your computer may not support the software or binary you need to inspect.
Match the analysis features
Compare whether a tool offers a decompiler or firmware analysis, and which analysis modes it supports. These details can help narrow the options to tools suited to your task.
Plugin API support may matter if you need to extend a tool or connect it to other software.
Check the way you can try it
Look for a free plan or free trial, then check the paid starting price where one is listed. A free plan does not by itself describe the limits or terms, so review the maker’s details before choosing.
Review the licence
If you need to inspect or change the code, check the tool’s licence. Open-source status and pricing are separate details; do not assume one from the other.
Questions
What should I compare when choosing a reverse engineering tool?
Compare supported platforms and architectures, decompiler and firmware analysis support, analysis mode, plugin API availability and pricing.
Do reverse engineering tools have free plans?
Free plans are listed for many tools in this category. Check the maker’s current terms to see what a plan includes.
Does a free plan mean a tool is open source?
No. Pricing and licence are separate details. Check the licence if access to or changes to the code matter to you.
Why check architecture support?
A tool’s supported architectures help indicate whether it can work with the software or binary you need to inspect.
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan and a free trial are distinct pricing options. Check the maker’s terms for access and duration details.
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