Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

PELock

pelock.com

Free trial Windows
Visit pelock.com
Spec score 7.7 #11 of 28 in Executable Packers

What it is

PELock protects compiled 32-bit Windows applications against cracking, tampering, and reverse engineering, while providing software licensing tools. It protects Portable Executable formats including EXE, SCR, DLL, OCX, CPL, BPL, DPL, ACM, and AX. Anti-debugging methods detect cracking tools and block their actions. The license key manager handles users and keys, generates and verifies RSA-2048 keys, and can block illegally shared keys. Trials can be limited by days, executions, an expiration date, or minutes of use. A virtual DLL binder combines an application and libraries into one EXE, loading those libraries in memory without writing them to disk. SDK examples cover C/C++, Delphi, Lazarus, FreePascal, PureBasic, PowerBASIC, D, and Assembler. Plugins can add compression, detection, licensing checks, and loader functions. The maker lists Windows support from Windows 95 through Windows 10 and Server 2003 through 2012, with 32- and 64-bit support. Pricing starts at 59 one-time; listed licenses cost 159.00 USD or $299, paid once.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PELock protects 32-bit Windows applications against cracking, tampering, and reverse engineering, and includes a software licensing system.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Support
The maker offers lifetime email support and full access to the community forums with a full license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Maker
The contact page identifies Bartosz Wójcik as the maker; the site footer identifies PELock LLC and shows 2001–2026.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Anti-debugging
The product describes methods to detect cracking tools and block their actions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Demo limits
The demo version adds a startup message, causes protected applications to expire seven days after protection, prevents project loading and saving, and omits some protection features.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
DLL bundling
The virtual DLL binder can combine an application and additional DLL libraries into one EXE, loading the libraries in memory without writing them to disk.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Exploit mitigations
The product page says it supports applications using CFG, ASLR, DEP, and SAFESEH mitigations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
File support
It can protect compiled Windows Portable Executable files, including EXE, SCR, DLL, OCX, CPL, BPL, DPL, ACM, and AX formats.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Licensing
Its license key manager can manage users and keys, generate and verify keys, and block illegally shared keys; the page says keys use RSA-2048.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Plugins
Plugins can add compression algorithms, cracking tool detection, licensing checks, and loader functionality; listed compression plugins include LZMA and kkrunchy’s lz77.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
SDK languages
The SDK and examples cover C/C++, Delphi, Lazarus, FreePascal, PureBasic, PowerBASIC, D, and Assembler; the download page also links to the SDK on GitHub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
System requirements
The download page lists 512 MB RAM and 14 MB free disk space, and says the full version requires an internet connection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Trial controls
Application trials can be limited by days, executions, expiration date, or minutes of use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Windows compatibility
The maker lists support from Windows 95 through Windows 10 and Windows Server 2003 through 2012, and says the product has been tested on 32- and 64-bit Windows versions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com

Plans and prices

Personal License $159, paid once Licensed to an individual · Cannot be transferred or reimbursed by a company · Free lifetime upgrades and support Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com
Company License $299, paid once Multi-user license for companies and organizations · Free lifetime upgrades and support Read 7 Oct 2026 · pelock.com

Every PELock plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Protects many Windows executable formats
  • Generates and verifies RSA-2048 keys
  • Supports configurable trial restrictions
  • Can bundle DLLs into one EXE
  • Includes lifetime support with a full license

Limits

  • Protects 32-bit Windows applications
  • Demo adds restrictions and a seven-day expiry
  • Full version requires an internet connection
  • No free plan

Who it suits

It suits Windows developers distributing compiled applications who need executable protection, licensing controls, trial limits, and SDK integrations. A full license includes lifetime email support and forum access.

Verdict

PELock combines executable protection, anti-debugging, licensing, trial controls, and plugin support for Windows software. Its demo restrictions, platform scope, and one-time license costs are central buying considerations.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to PELockAll alternatives →