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What it is
IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software. It supports disassembly for more than 60 processor families, and its debugger works with multiple targets, including remote applications. The bundled gooMBA plug-in uses algebraic and program-synthesis techniques, heuristics and an SMT solver to simplify obfuscated binaries. Automation options include the IDA C++ SDK, IDAPython API, IDAT command-line functions and the idalib headless library. Teams can work with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea or another Git remote, with Git LFS support for large IDB files. Private Lumina is a self-hosted add-on that restricts a knowledge base to authorized users; it exchanges function hashes and metadata rather than entire byte patterns. IDA Pro runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. The IDA Pro Essential plan costs $1,099 a year, with a one-year minimum commitment and no monthly payments. Hex-Rays states that there is no free trial and points users to IDA Free for checking basic capabilities.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Support
- Hex-Rays provides a support ticket channel for assistance from its support team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Headquarters
- Liège, BelgiumRead 28 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Founded
- 2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Automation
- IDA Pro includes the IDA C++ SDK, IDAPython API, IDAT command-line functions and idalib headless library.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Billing
- Subscriptions are yearly with a minimum one-year commitment, and monthly payments are not permitted.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Collaboration
- Teams works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea or any Git remote and supports Git LFS for large IDB files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Commercial licensing
- Hex-Rays says IDA Pro has no free trial and recommends IDA Free for checking basic capabilities.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Debugger
- IDA's debugger supports multiple debugging targets and remote applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Deobfuscation
- The bundled gooMBA plug-in uses algebraic and program-synthesis techniques with heuristics and an SMT solver to simplify obfuscated binaries.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Lumina security
- Lumina exchanges function hash values and metadata rather than entire byte patterns, and says potentially sensitive byte patterns are never transferred over the network.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- OEM audience
- The OEM license is designed for organizations embedding IDA in software, SaaS platforms or private servers for internal teams.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Plugins
- Hex-Rays says its open community repository contains more than 200 IDA plugins.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Private metadata
- Private Lumina is a self-hosted add-on that keeps the knowledge base private to authorized users and lets customers retain ownership of the server.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
- Processor support
- IDA Pro supports more than 60 processor families for disassembly.Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
Plans and prices
IDA Free Free x86-32 and x86-64 disassembly · 2 cloud-based decompilers · named license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro Essential $1,099 a year per year 2 cloud-based decompilers from same family · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro Expert 2 $2,999 a year per year 2 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro Expert 4 $4,999 a year per year 4 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro Expert 6 $6,899 a year per year 6 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro Ultimate $8,599 a year per year All local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
IDA Pro OEM Priced on request All local decompilers · server or product-integrated use · free during development, research or beta Read 30 Sep 2026 · hex-rays.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports more than 60 processor families.
- Includes a debugger for remote applications.
- Provides C++ SDK, IDAPython and command-line automation.
- Works with Git remotes and Git LFS.
- IDA Free is available for basic capabilities.
Limits
- IDA Pro Essential costs $1,099 a year.
- Subscriptions require a one-year minimum commitment.
- Monthly payments are not permitted.
- There is no free trial.
Who it suits
IDA Pro suits analysts who need to disassemble, decompile or debug software across supported processor families. Its scripting and collaboration options may also suit teams automating analysis or sharing work through Git.
Verdict
IDA Pro combines disassembly, decompilation, debugging and automation, with collaboration options for teams. The paid subscription starts at $1,099 a year and requires a year-long commitment; IDA Free offers a narrower way to check basic capabilities.
Where Specifiction places it
- Reverse Engineering Tools#11 of 738.2
- Debuggers#6 of 278.4
- Decompiler Software#6 of 248.3
