Code Virtualizer vs iXGuard
Code Virtualizer
oreans.com
iXGuard
guardsquare.comSide by side
| Figure | Code Virtualizer | iXGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Code Obfuscation Software | 8.1 (#10) | 7.1 (#29) |
| Intended users | The maker describes the product for developers protecting applications, libraries, and device drivers, including Windows device drivers. | Guardsquare describes its products as serving businesses across industries including financial services, e-commerce, gaming, and media. |
| Purpose | Code Virtualizer obfuscates sensitive code areas in applications and dynamic libraries to help protect them against reverse engineering. | iXGuard protects iOS apps and SDKs against reverse engineering, runtime tampering, and other mobile threats. |
| Support | Purchased software includes technical support by email, and the maker says it usually replies within 24–48 hours. | Basic support includes installation and setup help, bug fixes, email support, and a response within three business days; Gold support offers a one-business-day response and email and phone support. |
Plans
Code Virtualizer
- Developer License (x86/x64)€199, paid once
- Company License (x86/x64)€399, paid once
- Developer License (ARM64)€900, paid once
- Company License (ARM64)€2,400, paid once
In their own words
Code Virtualizer
Code Virtualizer is a code-protection tool for developers seeking to make selected application, library, or driver code harder to reverse engineer. It transforms x86, x64, or ARM64 instructions into virtual opcodes interpreted by an internal virtual machine; each protected application receives its own opcodes and machine. It supports native PE, ELF, and Mach-O files, including executables, services, DLLs, shared objects, and device drivers. Developers mark protected sections with macros from VirtualizerSDK.h. Listed capabilities include multiple virtual machines, code relocation, an advanced mutation engine, and command-line protection. The maker says the product works with any compressor or protector. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. A demo is available but cannot be registered; it offers light virtualization, omits string encryption, mutate macros, and compressed virtual machines, and adds a demo splash screen. The Developer License (x86/x64) costs €199 as a one-time purchase, and other licenses are listed for different developer counts and ARM64 use. Purchases include one year of updates and email support.