Hopper Disassembler review
A capable native-code analysis tool for macOS and Linux, with broad reverse-engineering features.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Hopper Disassembler is a desktop reverse-engineering tool for developers, researchers, security professionals, and organizations analyzing executable files. It works with 32-bit and 64-bit binaries, presenting assembly alongside C-like pseudocode. Its analysis scope includes Intel, ARM, and PowerPC processors, with features for static and dynamic executable analysis. Objective-C selector and Swift-name analysis also make it relevant to software built for Apple platforms.
Hopper uses a paid, permanent-license model with two options. The Personal License is tied to the purchaser and can be installed on any computer that person owns. The Computer License is tied to hardware and can be used by anyone with access to that computer. Both plans include one year of free updates, with additional update years available for separate purchase. The published starting price is 89 GBP, and regional currency selection is available.
Its strongest fit is for analysts who want a native desktop workspace rather than a narrow decompiler. Hopper combines interactive control-flow graphs with PDF export, an embedded hexadecimal editor, an assembler, Python scripting, and LLDB and GDB support. The SDK extends the tool with custom file-format parsers and CPU backends. That breadth supports both programmatic analysis and interactive investigation, while AI features are also included. Choose Hopper for native analysis on macOS or Linux, especially when debugging, scripting, and extensibility matter together. Choose an alternative if Windows support or a free plan is essential.
Hopper Disassembler pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Disassembles Intel, ARM, and PowerPC native code
- Combines C-like decompilation with LLDB and GDB debugging
- Adds Python scripting, graphing, editing, and an extensibility SDK
- Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to macOS and Linux
- There is no free plan
- Updates beyond the included first year cost extra
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