Binwalk vs CFR
Binwalk
github.comCFR
benf.orgSide by side
| Figure | Binwalk | CFR |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Reverse Engineering Tools | 8.0 (#13) | 8.2 (#10) |
| License | The repository is distributed under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its terms. | The maker’s FAQ directs users to the project README for its license; the project repository identifies the license as MIT. |
| Purpose | Binwalk identifies and can extract files and data embedded inside other files, with a primary focus on firmware analysis. | CFR is a Java decompiler that converts Java class files back into Java source. |
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In their own words
CFR
CFR is a free Java decompiler that reconstructs Java source from Java class files. It can process individual named classes, classes found on a classpath, or a whole JAR, and the command-line tool can place output in a chosen directory with the --outputdir option. Decompilation behavior can be adjusted through command-line options or an options file. The maker says CFR handles many features from Java 9, 12, and 14, and it can attempt class files from other JVM languages; those are rendered as Java rather than their original language. CFR is written in Java 6 and is said to run wherever Java 6 does. It is available as a downloadable JAR, through Maven, and from GitHub. The FAQ notes an API from version 0.135, and the project repository identifies the license as MIT. CFR handles bytecode rather than native code. Its maker also notes that some inputs fall into edge cases where output may be poor. There are no paid plans or usage limits stated.