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Best Decompiler Software in 2026

When you need to inspect compiled code, decompiler software can differ in the code types and analysis features it supports. Compared on bytecode and native-code decompilation, the entries also include details on debugger integration, plugin support, and scripting APIs. Consider license type, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. rev.ng, Binary Ninja, and IDA Pro are among the tools shown. The kind of code you need to examine, plus your requirements for debugging, extensions, or scripting, can help determine which published features deserve the most weight.

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    Ghidra

    Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3

    Ghidra offers a broad set of compiled-code analysis tools across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    9.1 Free plan Visit site
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    rev.ng

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    rev.ng combines C decompilation with structure detection, API access and YAML-based workflow controls.

    8.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Binary Ninja

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Binary Ninja combines decompilation, debugging, and automation, with capabilities varying by edition. Check the free desktop limits and licensing terms against your intended use.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $199 Visit site
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    CFR

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    CFR offers command-line decompilation for Java class files and JARs, with configurable output and an API.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Boomerang

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Boomerang if you need a free decompiler for its supported native architectures and formats, with C output and command-line or GUI use.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Bytecode Viewer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Bytecode Viewer brings decompilers, editing, search, and export tools together for Java and Android analysis.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    ILSpy

    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

    ILSpy offers assembly browsing and C# decompilation across desktop platforms, with several developer integrations and extensions. It is free, but it does not handle native-code decompilation.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    dnSpyEx

    Free plan LinuxWindows

    dnSpyEx combines debugging, decompilation, editing, and assembly analysis at no cost. Its dynamic-method limitation and Wine-based Linux use are important constraints.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    IDA Pro

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    IDA Pro combines disassembly, decompilation, debugging and automation tools, with team and private knowledge-base options.

    7.2 From $1,099/yr Visit site
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    JADX

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    JADX provides several ways to inspect Android application code, from GUI navigation to command-line plugin management.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    JEB

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    JEB offers broad target coverage and automation options, with a free edition for a narrower set of users and targets. Check the demo restrictions and paid-plan scope against the work you need to do.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $1,200/user/yr Visit site
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    JD-GUI

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    JD-GUI focuses on browsing Java bytecode as reconstructed source, including files referenced by stack traces. It does not cover native-code decompilation.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    dotPeek

    Free plan Windows

    Choose dotPeek if you need a free Windows tool for decompiling and browsing .NET assemblies, with source lookup and Visual Studio debugger support.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    pycdc

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose pycdc if you need a free command-line tool for decompiling Python bytecode and can build the project from source.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    RetDec

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    RetDec provides broad format and architecture support, with decompilation output and analysis tools available at no charge.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Reko

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Reko offers several ways to work with binaries and supports project files for additional guidance. Check the supported-binaries information and applicable software licenses before using it.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    uncompyle6

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Choose uncompyle6 if you need a free command-line option for translating supported Python bytecode or examining fragments in a debugger.

    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    Krakatau

    Free plan Linux

    Krakatau offers bytecode editing, inspection and archive handling, with support for obfuscated code.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    decompyle3

    Free plan

    decompyle3 offers a free command-line route from Python bytecode to source, with documented support starting at version 3.7.

    6.7 Open source Visit site
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    Procyon

    Free plan Linux

    Procyon combines Java reflection, code-generation tools, expression trees, and decompilation in a free suite.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Recaf

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Recaf covers inspection and modification across many Java and Android file formats, with search, plugins, and live class redefinition.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Relyze

    Free plan Windows

    Relyze combines decompilation, diffing, graphs, and batch analysis for native-code investigation.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Hopper Disassembler

    Free trial LinuxMac

    Hopper offers static and dynamic analysis, scripting, extensibility, and several binary-format and architecture options.

    6.0 Visit site
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    Redgate ANTS Performance Profiler

    Paid Windows

    ANTS Performance Profiler focuses on CPU and other listed profiling work for .NET applications on Windows.

    4.2 From $396/user/yr · 14-day trial Visit site

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