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Head-to-head · Ransomware Decryption Tools

Avast Decryption Tools vs ESET Crysis 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
ESET Crysis Decryptor #7 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ESET

Avast Decryption Tools leads on 0 checks, ESET Crysis 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
  • Most featuresESET Crysis Decryptor · 1 of 2

Avast Decryption Tools scores higher on our rubric for ransomware decryption tools: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Avast Decryption Tools is the better fit for windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain. ESET Crysis Decryptor is the better fit for windows users with supported Crysis variants.

  • Avast Decryption Tools fits best

    Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain

  • ESET Crysis Decryptor fits best

    Windows users with supported Crysis variants

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Side by side

Feature Avast Decryption Tools 9.3/10 Visit ↗ ESET Crysis Decryptor 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Ransomware Decryption Tools #7 in Ransomware Decryption Tools
Best for Windows users checking for a listed ransomware strain Windows users with supported Crysis variants
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Features Avast Decryption Tools 0/2 · ESET Crysis Decryptor 1/2
Offline use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Command-line operation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 .xtbl, .crysis, .crypt, .lock, .crypted, .dharma, .wallet, .onion (supported Crysis/Wallet variants)
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
  • Free utility for supported Crysis/Wallet file variants
  • Scans a selected drive for infected files
  • Includes silent, debug, and command-line modes
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 the most recent Crysis variants
  • Latest version was released in 2017
  • Limited to supported Crysis/Wallet variants on Windows
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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ESET Crysis Decryptor is a free Windows utility for recovering files affected by certain Crysis ransomware variants. It is aimed at Windows users whose files match the supported variants, rather than people seeking a general-purpose…

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  1. Avast Decryption ToolsRansomware Decryption Tools 9.3Free plan
  2. ESET Crysis DecryptorRansomware Decryption Tools 8.5Free 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

  • ESET Crysis Decryptor — where it wins

    • Free utility for supported Crysis/Wallet file variants
    • Scans a selected drive for infected files
    • Includes silent, debug, and command-line modes

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not support the most recent Crysis variants
    • Latest version was released in 2017
    • Limited to supported Crysis/Wallet variants on Windows
  • Avast Decryption Tools9.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit AvastFull verdict →
  • ESET Crysis Decryptor8.5/10 · Free plan

    A focused, free decryptor for supported Crysis/Wallet variants, with command-line options.

    Visit ESETFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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