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Head-to-head · Decompiler Software

rev.ng vs Recaf

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score rev.ng #6 in Decompiler Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit rev.ng
Recaf #8 in Decompiler Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Recaf

rev.ng leads on 1 check, Recaf on 0, and 5 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 · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresRecaf · 4 of 5

rev.ng scores higher on our rubric for decompiler software: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

rev.ng offers native-code decompilation; Recaf doesn't. 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 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Recaf 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.9
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 Free Free plan
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 checked yet ✓ (best)
Debugger integration ✓ ✓
Scripting API ✓ ✓
Plugin support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
License type Mixed Free
Our review
Pros
  • Decompiles native binaries to recompilable C code
  • Automates analysis with Python, TypeScript, and GraphQL
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and API workflows
  • 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
Cons
  • Debugger depth is limited compared with dedicated debugging tools
  • Verified integrations are limited
  • Public projects are described as being in closed beta
  • Does not target native-code decompilation
  • Publishing currently centers on CI snapshots rather than regular independent releases
  • Its verified integration breadth is limited
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…

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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…

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  1. rev.ngDecompiler Software 8.2Free plan
  2. RecafDecompiler Software 7.9Free plan

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.ng8.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit rev.ngFull verdict →
  • Recaf7.9/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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