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PE-bear vs PE Tools: catalog facts
PE-bearPE Tools

Best for: Malware analysts taking a first look at Windows executables

Best for: Reverse engineers and analysts examining Windows executables

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Friendly GUI for inspecting PE structures
  • Built-in disassembly through Capstone
  • Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
  • Editor covers PE headers, sections and all main directories
  • Dumps running processes and rebuilds PE files
  • Side-by-side comparison of two PE files
  • Address calculator for VA, RVA and file offsets
  • Limited to the PE format
  • Not a full decompiler or debugger
  • Windows only
  • Older-style interface aimed at experienced users
  • Intended for analysis of software you are authorized to examine
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available

Sources for PE-bear

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for PE Tools

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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