Head-to-head · Decompiler Software
IDA Pro vs rev.ng
IDA Pro leads on 1 check, rev.ng on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorerev.ng · 7.2/10
- Free planonly rev.ng
- Most featuresIDA Pro · 4 of 5
rev.ng scores higher on our rubric for decompiler software: 7.2 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #3.
rev.ng offers free plan; IDA Pro doesn't. IDA Pro offers plugin support; rev.ng doesn't publish it. On license type, rev.ng gives you Mixed where IDA Pro offers Subscription.
IDA Pro is the better fit for enterprise-grade native reverse engineering. rev.ng is the better fit for open-source native analysis with automation.
- IDA Pro fits best
Enterprise-grade native reverse engineering
- rev.ng fits best
Open-source native analysis with automation
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Side by side
| Feature | IDA Pro 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | rev.ng 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Decompiler Software | #6 in Decompiler Software |
| Best for | Enterprise-grade native reverse engineering | Open-source native analysis with automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $1,099/yr | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IDA Pro 4/5 · rev.ng 3/5 | ||
| Native-code decompilation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bytecode decompilation | Not published | Not published |
| Debugger integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scripting API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin support | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| License type | Subscription | Mixed |
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| Our verdict | IDA Pro is a programmable binary-analysis application for reverse engineers, vulnerability researchers, malware analysts, and software security teams. It combines disassembly, native-code decompilation, debugging, scripting, plugins, and… Read the review → |
rev.ng is an open-source reverse-engineering framework for analyzing compiled native binaries and producing disassembly, control-flow artifacts, and recompilable C code. It is aimed at reverse engineers, security researchers, compiler… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IDA Pro — where it wins
- Disassembles binaries for more than 60 processor families
- Combines native decompilation with local and remote debugging
- Supports scripting, plugins, headless automation, and collaboration
Where it doesn't
- Annual pricing starts at $1,099
- No free plan or current trial for IDA Pro
- Advanced local decompilers require higher-priced editions
rev.ng — where it wins
- Decompiles native binaries to recompilable C code
- Automates analysis with Python, TypeScript, and GraphQL
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and API workflows
Where it doesn't
- Debugger depth is limited compared with dedicated debugging tools
- Verified integrations are limited
- Public projects are described as being in closed beta
- IDA Pro7.0/10 · From $1,099/yr
A deep native reverse-engineering suite for teams that need broad architecture support.
Visit IDA ProFull verdict → - rev.ng7.2/10 · Free plan
A scriptable decompiler for native-code analysis across desktop, web, and API workflows.
Visit rev.ngFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026