ArmDot

Spec sheet

Product

ArmDot is a cross-platform obfuscator for .NET applications, including class libraries, console apps, WinForms, and WPF.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Trial

The demo is described as fully functional with all protection techniques, but applications protected with it stop working after 7 days.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Support

The listed paid licenses include email support, and the download page directs users to contact Softanics if the demo email does not arrive.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Founded

2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · softanics.com

Build integration

A cross-platform command-line tool can be integrated into CI, and a NuGet package adds an obfuscation task to MSBuild and dotnet build.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Company history

Softanics says it was founded in 2004 and launched ArmDot in 2014.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Embedded files

ArmDot can bundle unmanaged DLLs and other files into a protected assembly so embedded files reside in process memory instead of being extracted to disk.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Frameworks

The documentation lists support for .NET, .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Mono.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

License-key API

The licensing API can issue and check license keys and extract information stored in them.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

License-key security

ArmDot uses asymmetric encryption to generate license keys, with project-specific constants stored in a project file.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Licensing limit

The Single Developer License is named for one developer, and the maker says each developer using ArmDot needs a separate license unless covered by a Site Developer License.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Protection methods

It offers name obfuscation, control-flow obfuscation, code virtualization, embedded-resource protection, file embedding, and string encryption.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Trial access

The maker provides the demo by requesting a valid email address on its download page.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Upgrade term

A license includes one year of upgrades; renewal costs 50% of the standard price and covers updates for the next one-year period.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

Warranty

The EULA says ArmDot is distributed as is and disclaims express or implied warranties.Read 7 Oct 2026 · softanics.com

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