BoxedApp Packer vs PELock
BoxedApp Packer
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| Figure | BoxedApp Packer | PELock |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Executable Packers | 8.2 (#4) | 7.7 (#11) |
| Purpose | BoxedApp Packer turns a Windows application into one self-contained executable with dependencies embedded. | PELock protects 32-bit Windows applications against cracking, tampering, and reverse engineering, and includes a software licensing system. |
| Support | The listed licenses include priority email support for Single, Site, and Source Code licenses, and basic email support for the Home License. | The maker offers lifetime email support and full access to the community forums with a full license. |
Plans
BoxedApp Packer
- Home License$49, paid once
- Single License$799, paid once
- Site License$4,999, paid once
- Source Code LicensePriced on request
In their own words
BoxedApp Packer
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PELock
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.