DashO

What DashO is

DashO is application protection software for Android, Java, and Kotlin applications. It is designed to help guard them against reverse engineering, code tampering, and unauthorized debugging. DashO applies protection after compilation as a build step, and says this can be done without changing application code. Its obfuscation features include Overload Induction renaming, control flow obfuscation, and string encryption. Configurable runtime defenses can detect tampering, debugging, rooted devices, emulators, and hooking frameworks, and respond according to configuration. Teams can add DashO to continuous integration with its command line interface, Gradle plugins for Android and Java, or Ant. PreEmptive does not offer a dedicated Maven plugin; Maven builds can call DashO through Ant. Installers are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux/GNU, while the software processes Android applications and Java or Kotlin class files. PreEmptive says build-time protections have little to no direct runtime impact; runtime checks may add overhead depending on configuration. A free trial is offered, with no duration stated on the product page. Plans are quoted and allowances vary: Starter has 2 seats and 1 application, Team has 8 seats and 5 applications, Group has 24 seats and 20 applications, and Enterprise offers unlimited seats, applications, and development teams.

Who it suits

DashO suits developers and teams protecting Android, Java, or Kotlin applications as part of a build or continuous integration workflow. Its quoted plans cover allowances for small teams through enterprise teams, with seat, application, and development-team limits varying by plan.

Limits

Plan allowances vary. Starter includes 2 seats and 1 application; Team includes 8 seats and 5 applications; Group includes 24 seats, 20 applications, and 5 development teams. Enterprise has unlimited seats, applications, and development teams.

Getting started

1. Visit the DashO product page and start a free trial.
2. Choose an installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux/GNU.
3. Add DashO after compilation through its command line interface, a Gradle plugin, or Ant.
4. For a Maven build, call DashO through Ant.
5. Request a quote for a plan matching the required seats, applications, and development teams.

Verdict

Choose DashO if you need build-step protection for Android, Java, or Kotlin applications and want configurable runtime defenses alongside obfuscation. Its command line, Gradle, and Ant options support continuous integration workflows. Teams that require a dedicated Maven plugin or public plan prices should account for those limits when evaluating it.