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Catch22 HexEdit vs Hexinator
Both stand on hex editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
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Free trial LinuxWindows
Hexinator combines binary editing, grammar-based decoding, analysis tools, and scripting in a Windows and Linux desktop tool. The trial is unrestricted, but continued use requires a paid license.
Visit HexinatorThe facts
| Catch22 HexEdit | Hexinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hexinator (academic/private use): $44.99 per user, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | catch22.net | hexinator.com |
| On hex editors | #32 of 32 | #28 of 32 |
Catch22 HexEdit: what it does well
Hexinator: what it does well
- Parses files into structures with grammar rules
- Edits files up to multiple gigabytes
- Includes Lua and Python scripting
- Provides binary comparison and checksum tools
- Offers free grammars for common formats
What to know first
- No free plan
- License required after 30-day trial
- Windows requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1809 or later
- Commercial license costs $89.99, paid once
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