Ghidra
Ghidra is a comprehensive software reverse engineering (SRE) framework developed by the NSA, offering tools for analyzing various platforms.
There are 2 open-source alternatives to Radare2 in this directory. The most popular is Ghidra with 55.3k GitHub stars, followed by Capa(5.9k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghidra Ghidra is a comprehensive software reverse engineering (SRE) framework developed by the NSA, offering tools for analyzing various platforms. | 55.3k | Java | Apache License 2.0 |
| 2 | Capa capa is an open-source tool by the FLARE team designed for identifying capabilities in executable files, assisting analysts in reverse engineering and malware research. | 5.9k | Python | Apache License 2.0 |
Ghidra is a comprehensive software reverse engineering (SRE) framework developed by the NSA, offering tools for analyzing various platforms.
capa is an open-source tool by the FLARE team designed for identifying capabilities in executable files, assisting analysts in reverse engineering and malware research.
The top three are Ghidra(55.3k stars), Capa(5.9k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
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