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Head-to-head · Ransomware Decryption Tools

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor vs Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor #2 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Trend Micro

Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor #6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Bitdefender

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor leads on 0 checks, Bitdefender GandCrab 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 scoreTrend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor · 9.1/10
Free planboth

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor scores higher on our rubric for ransomware decryption tools: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is the better fit for windows users needing a versatile decryptor. Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is the better fit for windows users with supported GandCrab versions.

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor fits best
Windows users needing a versatile decryptor
Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor fits best
Windows users with supported GandCrab versions

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Feature	Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Ransomware Decryption Tools	#6 in Ransomware Decryption Tools
Best for	Windows users needing a versatile decryptor	Windows users with supported GandCrab versions
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor 0/2 · Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor 0/2
Offline use	Not checked yet	—
Command-line operation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported strains	CryptXXX V1/V2/V3/V4/V5; TeslaCrypt V1/V2/V3/V4; SNSLocker; AutoLocky; BadBlock; 777; XORIST; XORBAT; CERBER V1; Stampado; Nemucod; Chimera; LECHIFFRE; MirCop; Jigsaw; Globe/Purge; DXXD; Teamxrat/Xpan; Crysis; TeleCrypt; DemoTool; WannaCry (WCRY); Petya	GandCrab versions 1, 4, and 5.0.1–5.2; not versions 2 or 3
Recovery method	Decryptor	Decryptor
Supported operating systems	Windows	Windows
Our review
Pros	Supports a long list of named ransomware families. Offers manual selection or signature-based family identification. Processes individual files or folders recursively and creates logs.	Scans an entire system or a specified file path Can back up files before decryption Tests initial files before continuing with decryption
Cons	Decryption results vary by family and infection conditions. Some files may be only partially recovered. Some families require a matching clean and infected file pair.	Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3 Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key Requires a copy of the ransom note
Our verdict	Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is a downloadable Windows utility for people trying to recover files encrypted by supported ransomware families. It lets users select a family manually or ask the tool to attempt identification from a… Read the review →	Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor is a free Windows desktop utility for people dealing with files encrypted by supported GandCrab versions. Its scope is specific: Bitdefender’s guidance identifies versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1 through 5.2, while… Read the review →

T Trend Micro Ransomware File DecryptorRansomware Decryption Tools 9.1Free plan
B Bitdefender GandCrab DecryptorRansomware Decryption Tools 8.6Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor — where it wins
- Supports a long list of named ransomware families.
- Offers manual selection or signature-based family identification.
- Processes individual files or folders recursively and creates logs.
Where it doesn't
- Decryption results vary by family and infection conditions.
- Some files may be only partially recovered.
- Some families require a matching clean and infected file pair.
Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor — where it wins
- Scans an entire system or a specified file path
- Can back up files before decryption
- Tests initial files before continuing with decryption
Where it doesn't
- Does not support GandCrab versions 2 or 3
- Needs an internet connection to request a potentially valid key
- Requires a copy of the ransom note

Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows decryptor with broad family coverage, but recovery depends on the infection.
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Bitdefender GandCrab Decryptor8.6/10 · Free plan
A focused free decryptor for GandCrab versions 1, 4 and 5.0.1–5.2.
Visit Bitdefender Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 29 Oct 2026 · How we research and update