Code Virtualizer vs R8
Code Virtualizer
oreans.comR8
r8.googlesource.comSide by side
| Figure | Code Virtualizer | R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Code Obfuscation Software | 8.1 (#10) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Integration | Developers mark code areas for protection with the VIRTUALIZER_START and VIRTUALIZER_END macros from VirtualizerSDK.h. | Android Gradle Plugin ships with R8 embedded, and users can override the embedded version with a prebuilt or locally built JAR. |
| Intended users | The maker describes the product for developers protecting applications, libraries, and device drivers, including Windows device drivers. | The documentation describes R8 as an app optimizer and recommends enabling it for a tested release build, while warning that optimization can increase build time and make debugging harder. |
| Support | Purchased software includes technical support by email, and the maker says it usually replies within 24–48 hours. | The project directs users to [email protected] for questions and to separate issue trackers for D8 and R8. |
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.