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BAP (Binary Analysis Platform) vs Binary Ninja
Both stand on reverse engineering tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
BAP combines disassembly, interpreters, symbolic execution, and extensibility for low-level program analysis. Its command-line and library options suit technical users comfortable with OCaml, plugins, or binary formats.
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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.
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| BAP (Binary Analysis Platform) | Binary Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Personal: $199, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | binaryanalysisplatform.github.io | binary.ninja |
| On reverse engineering tools | #10 of 73 | #6 of 73 |
BAP (Binary Analysis Platform): what it does well
- Free plan and MIT License
- Supports five listed CPU architectures
- Symbolic and microexecution interpreters included
- Plugin API extends analyses and architectures
- Loads ELF, Mach-O, and COFF files
What to know first
- Python support is described as minimal
- OCaml analysis development requires source installation
- No decompiler is listed
Binary Ninja: what it does well
- Decompiler outputs C or BNIL on supported architectures.
- Native debugger supports local and remote sessions.
- API offers C++, Python, and Rust bindings.
- Paid plans include plugin access.
What to know first
- Free desktop use has no API or plugin access.
- Free desktop architecture limit is stated as four and five.
- Cloud has strict performance limits and no API or plugins.
- Personal is non-commercial; Commercial starts at $1,799, paid once.
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