Best Hex Editors in 2026
Updated
In short: BinEd is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ImHex and REHex. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ImHex. The lowest first paid tier on this page is 010 Editor at $24.95/mo.
Hex editors give you a way to examine and change data directly at the byte level. Compared on binary comparison, binary templates, and disk editing, the options also differ in plugin support, scripting support, and the platforms they support. Free-plan availability and the listed paid starting price add practical access considerations. BinEd, ImHex, and REHex are among the entries shown, alongside wxHexEditor and Hex Fiend. Consider whether your work centers on comparing binary data, interpreting it with templates, editing disks, or extending an editor with plugins or scripts.
31 hex editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 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 | BinEdWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | ImHexWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | REHexWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | wxHexEditorWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | wxMEditWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Hex Editor NeoWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 7 | Hex FiendMac | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | HxDWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | HecateWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | HexEd.itWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 11 | Synalyze It!Mac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 12 | dhexMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | 010 EditorWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $24.95/mo | 5.2 |
| 14 | Bedrock VizWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | BlessWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | GNU hexeditLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | HextorWindows | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.2 | |
| 18 | CombineZPWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | Dataescher HexEditorWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | FrhedWindows | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.1 | |
| 21 | GHexMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | GNOME Remote DesktopLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | hexerLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | hxLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | OktetaLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which hex editor is ranked first on Freedom251?
BinEd is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.6. ImHex is second and REHex third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, 010 Editor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.95/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.