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REHex vs wxHexEditor
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.
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REHex combines binary inspection, editing, comparison, and annotation tools in a free cross-platform editor. Its extensive analysis options make it relevant for reverse engineering and other binary-file work.
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wxHexEditor combines large-file handling with disk-sector editing and a range of binary analysis tools. Its latest listed release is from 2017, so readers should note the project’s stated release history before choosing it.
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| REHex | wxHexEditor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rehex.solemnwarning.net | wxhexeditor.org |
| On hex editors | #14 of 32 | #18 of 32 |
REHex: what it does well
- Works with files larger than 1 TB
- Decodes integer and floating-point values
- Compares whole files or selected regions
- Supports Lua scripting and plugins
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- No platforms beyond Windows, macOS, and Linux are listed
- Latest listed release is version 0.64.0
wxHexEditor: what it does well
- Works with files or devices up to 2^64 bytes.
- Uses about 25 MB with multiple files over 8 GB open.
- Inserts and deletes bytes without a temporary file.
- Includes binary comparison and x86 disassembly.
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Latest listed release is version 0.24 Beta from 2017.
- Windows downloads are listed as MinGW-compiled Win32 binaries.
- Source compilation requires wxWidgets 2.8.11 or newer.
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