Best Decompiler Software in 2026
Updated
In short: JEB is ranked #1 of 24 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Binary Ninja and rev.ng. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Binary Ninja. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IDA Pro at $91.58/mo.
When you need to examine compiled code, decompilers can be compared by the kinds of output they handle and the workflow features listed alongside them. Bytecode and native-code decompilation are core distinctions to review; debugger integration, plugin support, and a scripting API add further points for assessing how a tool may fit your work. License type, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing help clarify the terms. JEB, rev.ng, and Binary Ninja are among the entries shown. Consider the code you need to inspect and which listed capabilities and licensing details are most relevant to your use.
24 decompiler software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
24ranked
10free plans on this page
$91.58/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Decompiler Software 24 channels on this page · 120 of 192 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromNative-code decompilationBytecode decompilationDebugger integrationScripting APIPlugin support℗License type Spec sheet Score
01 JEB Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typemixed 7/8spec lines stated 7.7
02 Binary Ninja Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typemixed 6/8spec lines stated 7.5
03 rev.ng Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportnot statedLicense typemixed 5/8spec lines stated 7.5
04 IDA Pro Free planNoPaid from$1,099/yrNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typesubscription 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
05 Redgate SQL Provision Free planNoPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationnot statedBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typenot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
06 RetDec Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
07 Relyze Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationNoDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typemixed 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
08 Ghidra Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 ILSpy Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 JADX Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APInot statedPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
11 Recaf Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 dnSpyEx Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationnot statedBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typenot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
13 Bytecode Viewer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 7/8spec lines stated 6.1
14 JD-GUI Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
15 Reko Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportYesLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
16 Boomerang Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationNoDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
17 decompyle3 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
18 pycdc Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
19 dotPeek Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationYesScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
20 Hopper Disassembler Free planNoPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationYesBytecode decompilationnot statedDebugger integrationYesScripting APIYesPlugin supportnot statedLicense typemixed 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
21 CFR Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 5.6
22 uncompyle6 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 5/8spec lines stated 5.6
23 Krakatau Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APInot statedPlugin supportnot statedLicense typefree 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
24 Procyon Free planYesPaid fromnot statedNative-code decompilationNoBytecode decompilationYesDebugger integrationnot statedScripting APIYesPlugin supportnot statedLicense typenot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 24 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Native-code decompilation | Bytecode decompilation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEB | 7.7 | Free plan | $100/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Binary Ninja | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | rev.ng | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | IDA Pro | 7.3 | Free plan | $91.58/mo | No | 1,099 /yr | Yes | — |
| 5 | Redgate SQL Provision | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 6 | RetDec | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Relyze | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 8 | Ghidra | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | ILSpy | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 10 | JADX | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 11 | Recaf | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 12 | dnSpyEx | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Bytecode Viewer | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 14 | JD-GUI | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 15 | Reko | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 16 | Boomerang | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 17 | decompyle3 | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | No | Yes |
| 18 | pycdc | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 19 | dotPeek | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 20 | Hopper Disassembler | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | CFR | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 22 | uncompyle6 | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 23 | Krakatau | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 24 | Procyon | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which decompiler software is ranked first on Specifiction?
JEB is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.7. Binary Ninja is second and rev.ng third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IDA Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $91.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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