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Head-to-head · Ransomware Decryption Tools

Avast Decryption Tools vs Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Avast Decryption Tools #1 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Avast
Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor #6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Bitdefender

Avast Decryption Tools leads on 0 checks, Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvast Decryption Tools · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Avast Decryption Tools scores higher on our rubric for ransomware decryption tools: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Avast Decryption Tools is the better fit for windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain. Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is the better fit for windows users with supported GandCrab versions.

  • Avast Decryption Tools fits best

    Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain

  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor fits best

    Windows users with supported GandCrab versions

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Side by side

Feature Avast Decryption Tools 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #1 in Ransomware Decryption Tools #6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools
Best for Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain Windows users with supported GandCrab versions
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Avast Decryption Tools 0/2 · Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 0/2
Offline use Not checked yet —
Command-line operation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported strains AES_NI, Alcatraz Locker, Apocalypse, AtomSilo, LockFile, Babuk, BadBlock, Bart, BigBobRoss, BTCWare, Crypt888, CryptoMix (Offline), CrySiS, EncrypTile, FindZip, Fonix, GandCrab, Globe, HermeticRansom, HiddenTear, Jigsaw, LambdaLocker, Legion, NoobCrypt, Prometheus, Stampado, SZFLocker, TargetCompany, TeslaCrypt, Troldesh / Shade, XData GandCrab versions 1, 4, and 5.0.1–5.2; not versions 2 or 3
Recovery method Decryptor Decryptor
Supported operating systems Windows Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Lists strain names alongside file-extension and ransom-note clues
  • Covers both AtomSilo and LockFile variants with one decryptor
  • CryptoMix tool can decrypt files encrypted with an offline key
  • Scans an entire system or a specified file path
  • Can back up files before decryption
  • Tests initial files before continuing with decryption
Cons
  • Decryptors work only for selected ransomware strains and variants
  • CryptoMix support is limited to files encrypted with an offline key
  • Mac users need an emulation layer such as WINE or CrossOver
  • Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3
  • Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key
  • Requires a copy of the ransom note
Our verdict

Avast Decryption Tools is a collection of free downloadable utilities for recovering files encrypted by selected ransomware strains. It is suited to Windows users who can identify or investigate a possible match from Avast's…

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Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is a free Windows desktop utility for people dealing with files encrypted by supported GandCrab versions. Its scope is specific: Bitdefender’s guidance identifies versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1 through 5.2, while…

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  1. Avast Decryption ToolsRansomware Decryption Tools 9.3Free plan
  2. Bitdefender GandCrab DecryptorRansomware Decryption Tools 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avast Decryption Tools — where it wins

    • Lists strain names alongside file-extension and ransom-note clues
    • Covers both AtomSilo and LockFile variants with one decryptor
    • CryptoMix tool can decrypt files encrypted with an offline key

    Where it doesn't

    • Decryptors work only for selected ransomware strains and variants
    • CryptoMix support is limited to files encrypted with an offline key
    • Mac users need an emulation layer such as WINE or CrossOver

  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor — where it wins

    • Scans an entire system or a specified file path
    • Can back up files before decryption
    • Tests initial files before continuing with decryption

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3
    • Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key
    • Requires a copy of the ransom note
  • Avast Decryption Tools9.3/10 · Free plan

    A free collection of strain-specific Windows tools, with coverage limited to supported variants.

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  • Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor8.6/10 · Free plan

    A focused free decryptor for GandCrab versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1–5.2.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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