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Androguard

Free#32 of 72 in Reverse Engineering Tools

Androguard: An open-source, self-hosted toolkit for programmatic Android binary analysis. Ranked #32 of 72 in Reverse Engineering Tools by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for programmatic Android APK analysis.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Programmatic Android APK analysis
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Decompiler
Yes
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Parses and inspects APK, DEX and ODEX files
- Combines Dalvik disassembly with DAD source-level decompilation
- Provides Python APIs for binary and Android resource analysis
Where it doesn't
- Analysis is static and focused on Android
- Local use requires working with a Python package or source code
- Support is through community resources and documentation

Our verdict on Androguard

Androguard is an open-source Python toolkit for inspecting and reverse engineering Android application binaries. Its intended audience includes security researchers, malware analysts, developers and others who need to analyze APKs and related formats programmatically. Rather than a hosted service, it is distributed as source code and a Python package for local use, making it a fit for individuals and teams comfortable working with Python-based analysis tools.

The feature set covers several stages of static inspection: APK parsing, DEX and ODEX analysis, Dalvik bytecode disassembly, and source-level decompilation through the DAD decompiler. Python APIs expose binary analysis programmatically, while Android resource and manifest analysis adds visibility beyond executable code. This combination suits workflows that benefit from scripting and inspecting multiple layers of an Android package. It is a focused Android toolkit, not a general-purpose reverse engineering product across platforms, and its stated analysis mode is static.

Androguard is a self-hosted option distributed under an open-source license, with a free plan. Local deployment gives users a toolkit to run in their own environment, but also means it is not presented as a hosted analysis service. Support channels are community resources and documentation. Choose Androguard when Android APK/DEX analysis through Python, disassembly, decompilation and resource inspection match the work; look elsewhere if the requirement is a hosted service, non-Android analysis or analysis beyond static inspection.

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Androguard pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Androguard fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Decompiler	Yes
Firmware analysis	Not verified
Analysis mode	Static
Plugin API	Not verified
Supported platforms	Android
Supported architectures	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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