Code Virtualizer vs Kenshi/core

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.

Kenshi/core is a paid, cross-platform anti-cheat and anti-tamper platform protecting software from hardware through the application layer. It lists 27 detection modules across hardware, kernel, runtime and binary layers, plus 32 anti-tamper protections including runtime hardening and code protection. Events from those layers are correlated on one timeline. The developer SDK supports Unreal, Unity, Source and custom C++, while operator integrations include Slack, Discord, PagerDuty and Datadog. Kenshi says it can operate alongside EAC, BattlEye, in-house anti-cheat systems and EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, Sentinel and Defender. Typical engagements include a scoping workshop, SDK integration and live launch support; integrations typically take 4 to 6 weeks. Licensing may be per title or studio, usually beginning with a scoped pilot for one title. Kenshi lists Linux and Windows, uses TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest, and defaults processing and storage to UK and EU regions. Pricing is on request.