Head-to-head · Decompiler Software
rev.ng vs Recaf
rev.ng leads on 1 check, Recaf on 2, and 3 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 scorerev.ng · 7.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRecaf · 4 of 5
Our editors rank rev.ng at #6 and Recaf at #8 for decompiler software; Recaf has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
rev.ng offers native-code decompilation; Recaf doesn't. Recaf offers bytecode decompilation; rev.ng doesn't publish it. Recaf offers plugin support; rev.ng doesn't publish it. On license type, rev.ng gives you Mixed where Recaf offers Free.
rev.ng is the better fit for open-source native analysis with automation. Recaf is the better fit for java and Android bytecode analysis.
- rev.ng fits best
Open-source native analysis with automation
- Recaf fits best
Java and Android bytecode analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | rev.ng 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Recaf —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | — |
| Ranking | #6 in Decompiler Software | #8 in Decompiler Software |
| Best for | Open-source native analysis with automation | Java and Android bytecode analysis |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features rev.ng 3/5 · Recaf 4/5 | ||
| Native-code decompilation | ✓ (best) | — |
| Bytecode decompilation | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Debugger integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scripting API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| License type | Mixed | Free |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Recaf is an open-source desktop tool for analyzing and editing compiled Java and Android applications. It is aimed at reverse engineering, malware analysis, Java modding, and other workflows involving JVM or Android bytecode. The product… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Recaf — where it wins
- Edits bytecode and assembler, then recompiles changed classes
- Combines decompilation, search, obfuscation analysis, and live patching
- Free open-source desktop tool with Windows, macOS, Linux, and CLI support
Where it doesn't
- Does not target native-code decompilation
- Publishing currently centers on CI snapshots rather than regular independent releases
- Its verified integration breadth is limited
- rev.ng7.2/10 · Free plan
A scriptable decompiler for native-code analysis across desktop, web, and API workflows.
Visit rev.ngFull verdict → - Recaf—/10 · Free plan
A capable free toolkit for inspecting, editing, and instrumenting Java and Android bytecode.
Visit RecafFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026