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PELock vs Safengine Protector
Both stand on executable packers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Choose PELock if you need Windows application protection combined with license-key management and trial controls. Its file protection, DLL bundling, plugins, and language examples support varied distribution workflows. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or unrestricted demo projects.
Visit PELock Paid Windows
Safengine Protector combines virtualization, integrity checks, and anti-tampering controls for Windows binaries. Buyers should weigh its annual subscription and the demo’s stated feature limits against their protection needs.
Visit Safengine ProtectorThe facts
| PELock | Safengine Protector | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal License: $159, paid once | Personal License: $366 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pelock.com | safengine.com |
| On executable packers | #20 of 28 | #24 of 28 |
PELock: what it does well
- Protects many Windows PE file formats
- Generates and verifies RSA-2048 license keys
- Configures trials by time or executions
- Bundles DLLs into one EXE
- Supports CFG, ASLR, DEP, and SAFESEH
What to know first
- No free plan
- Demo applications expire seven days after protection
- Demo blocks project loading and saving
- Full version requires an internet connection
Safengine Protector: what it does well
- Virtualizes sensitive x86 assembly
- Runtime memory integrity checks
- Multiple anti-tampering safeguards
- Supports 32-bit and 64-bit binaries
- Plugin support included
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Personal license costs $366 a year
- Demo lists several elementary implementations
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