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Spec score 7.9 #15 of 34 in Code Obfuscation Software

What it is

DashO protects Android, Java, and Kotlin applications from reverse engineering, code tampering, and unauthorized debugging. It applies protection after compilation as a build step, without requiring code changes. Obfuscation options include patented Overload Induction renaming, control-flow obfuscation, and string encryption. Configurable runtime checks can detect tampering, debugging, rooted devices, emulators, and hooking frameworks, then respond according to configuration. Teams can add DashO to continuous integration through its command-line interface, Gradle plugins for Android and Java, or Ant. There is no dedicated Maven plugin; a Maven build can invoke DashO through Ant. Installers are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux/GNU, and the product processes Android applications and Java or Kotlin class files. The product page says build-time protections have little to no direct runtime impact, while configured runtime checks may add overhead. A free trial is offered, with no duration stated. Plans are quoted rather than publicly priced, and allowances vary by plan.

Spec sheet

Purpose
DashO protects Android, Java, and Kotlin applications against reverse engineering, code tampering, and unauthorized debugging.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Intended users
The pricing page presents plans for small teams through enterprise teams, with seat, application, and development-team allowances that vary by plan.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Support
PreEmptive describes a dedicated support engineering team across the US and Europe and offers support cases.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · preemptive.com
Founded
1996Read 28 Sep 2026 · preemptive.com
Build integrations
DashO integrates into continuous integration through its command line interface, Gradle plugins for Android and Java, or Ant.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.preemptive.com
How it works
DashO applies protection as a post-compile build step and says applications can be protected without code changes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.preemptive.com
Maven support
PreEmptive says it does not offer a specific Maven plugin and describes calling DashO through Ant from a Maven build.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Obfuscation
Features include patented Overload Induction renaming, control flow obfuscation, and string encryption.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Performance
The product page says build-time protections have little to no direct runtime impact, while runtime checks may add overhead depending on configuration.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Runtime defense
DashO can detect tampering, debugging, rooted devices, emulators, and hooking frameworks and respond according to configuration.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Supported systems
Installers are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux/GNU; the product processes Android applications and Java or Kotlin class files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.preemptive.com
Trial access
The DashO product page invites users to start a free trial; it does not state a trial duration there.Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Usage data
DashO may send feature usage and summary project data to PreEmptive servers through its Customer Feedback Program, which can be disabled.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.preemptive.com

Plans and prices

Enterprise Priced on request Get Quote Cross-stack protection · Unlimited seats, applications, and development teams Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Group Priced on request Get Quote Cross-stack protection · 24 seats · 20 applications · 5 development teams Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Starter Priced on request Get Quote 1 tech stack · 2 seats · 1 application Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com
Team Priced on request Get Quote Cross-stack protection · 8 seats · 5 applications · 1 development team Read 3 Oct 2026 · preemptive.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Protects Android, Java, and Kotlin applications.
  • Adds protection as a post-compile build step.
  • Offers Gradle, command-line, and Ant integrations.
  • Detects tampering, debugging, rooted devices, and emulators.

Limits

  • No dedicated Maven plugin is offered.
  • Runtime checks may add overhead, depending on configuration.
  • Plan prices are available by quote, not listed.

Who it suits

DashO suits developers and teams protecting Android, Java, or Kotlin applications as part of a build workflow. Its plans cover small teams through enterprise teams, with differing seat, application, and development-team allowances.

Verdict

DashO combines build-time obfuscation with configurable runtime defenses and several continuous-integration paths. Check plan allowances and the possible runtime-check overhead against your deployment needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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