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Head-to-head · Decompiler Software

JEB vs rev.ng

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score JEB #4 in Decompiler Software 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $1,200/user/yr Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit JEB
rev.ng #6 in Decompiler Software 7.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit rev.ng

JEB leads on 2 checks, rev.ng on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJEB · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresJEB · 5 of 5

JEB scores higher on our rubric for decompiler software: 8.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

JEB offers bytecode decompilation; rev.ng doesn't publish it. JEB offers plugin support; rev.ng doesn't publish it.

JEB is the better fit for professionals handling many code formats. rev.ng is the better fit for open-source native analysis with automation.

  • JEB fits best

    Professionals handling many code formats

  • rev.ng fits best

    Open-source native analysis with automation

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Side by side

Feature JEB 8.8/10 Visit ↗ rev.ng 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.2
Ranking #4 in Decompiler Software #6 in Decompiler Software
Best for Professionals handling many code formats Open-source native analysis with automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JEB 5/5 · rev.ng 3/5
Native-code decompilation ✓ ✓
Bytecode decompilation ✓ (best) Not published
Debugger integration ✓ ✓
Scripting API ✓ ✓
Plugin support ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
License type Mixed Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Supports native, bytecode, WebAssembly, Ethereum, PLC, and GPU SASS
  • Combines debugging, scripting, plugins, and headless automation
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and through an API
  • Decompiles native binaries to recompilable C code
  • Automates analysis with Python, TypeScript, and GraphQL
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and API workflows
Cons
  • JEB Pro starts at $2,000 per user per year
  • Full coverage requires higher-tier modules and licensing
  • Perpetual licenses are not offered for paid non-OEM plans
  • Debugger depth is limited compared with dedicated debugging tools
  • Verified integrations are limited
  • Public projects are described as being in closed beta
Our verdict

JEB is a desktop reverse-engineering platform for disassembly, decompilation, debugging, and analysis of code and document files. It is aimed at security professionals, reverse engineers, auditors, researchers, and organizations working…

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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…

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  1. JEBDecompiler Software 8.8Free plan · paid from $1,200/user/yr
  2. rev.ngDecompiler Software 7.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • JEB — where it wins

    • Supports native, bytecode, WebAssembly, Ethereum, PLC, and GPU SASS
    • Combines debugging, scripting, plugins, and headless automation
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and through an API

    Where it doesn't

    • JEB Pro starts at $2,000 per user per year
    • Full coverage requires higher-tier modules and licensing
    • Perpetual licenses are not offered for paid non-OEM plans
  • 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
  • JEB8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1,200/user/yr

    A broad reverse-engineering toolkit for professionals who analyze many code formats.

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  • rev.ng7.2/10 · Free plan

    A scriptable decompiler for native-code analysis across desktop, web, and API workflows.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026