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VMProtect vs yGuard
Both stand on code obfuscation software. 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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VMProtect combines code protection options with serial-number licensing and support for several binary formats. Buyers should compare the three editions and their listed prices, since no free plan is offered.
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Visit yGuard The facts
| VMProtect | yGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 8 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | vmpsoft.com | yworks.com |
| On code obfuscation software | #26 of 34 | #30 of 34 |
VMProtect: what it does well
- Supports x86, x86_64, and ARM64 binaries.
- Works with PE, Mach-O, ELF, and .NET formats.
- Protection includes virtualization, mutation, and memory protection.
- Trial activation creates time-limited serial numbers online.
- One purchased license can cover multiple applications.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Lite Personal costs $399, paid once.
- Professional Personal costs $599, paid once.
yGuard: what it does well
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