Best Decompiler Software in 2026
Updated
In short: rev.ng is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Binary Ninja and IDA Pro. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Binary Ninja. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IDA Pro at $91.58/mo.
When you need to inspect compiled code, decompiler software offers different capabilities and workflow options to compare. These 22 ranked entries are assessed on bytecode and native-code decompilation, debugger integration, plugin support, and scripting APIs. License type, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical considerations. Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and IDA Pro are among the first entries, along with JEB and rev.ng. Compare the listed decompilation capabilities with the code you need to examine, then consider whether integration, extensibility, or licensing details matter to your workflow.
23 decompiler software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rev.ngWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | Binary NinjaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | IDA ProWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $91.58/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | JEBWindows · Mac · Linux · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $100/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | GhidraWindows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | JADXWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | RetDecWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | RecafWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 9 | ILSpyWindows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Two bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 5.4 | |
| 10 | RelyzeWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 11 | BoomerangWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | Bytecode ViewerWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | JD-GUIWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | pycdcWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | RekoWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | dotPeekWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | Redgate SQL ProvisionWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | CFRNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | dnSpyExWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | KrakatauNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | ProcyonNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | uncompyle6No platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | Hopper DisassemblerMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
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Questions about this list
Which decompiler software is ranked first on Freedom251?
rev.ng is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.7. Binary Ninja is second and IDA Pro third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IDA Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $91.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.