DexGuard vs R8
| DexGuard | R8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android | Linux |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Supported targets | Android; Java; Kotlin; Unity; Cordova; Ionic; Flutter; React Native | Android DEX; Java class files |
| Anti-tamper controls | Yes | — |
| Control-flow obfuscation | Yes | — |
| String encryption | Yes | — |
| Build integration | plugin | cli |
| Deployment model | — | self_hosted |
Both are listed in Best Code Obfuscation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, DexGuard scores higher on our published basis.