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RetDec vs Rizin: catalog facts
RetDecRizin

Best for: Reverse engineers and malware analysts who want a free decompiler

Best for: Reverse engineers and security researchers who work from the command line

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Free decompiler under a permissive licence
  • Built on LLVM and retargetable across architectures
  • Dockerfile provided for reproducible builds
  • Fast command-line disassembly and analysis
  • Scriptable, with a well-defined command grammar
  • Official Cutter GUI available
  • Project files to save sessions
  • Project is in limited maintenance mode
  • Command-line tool with no graphical interface
  • Intended for authorized analysis of software you are allowed to examine
  • Steep learning curve for the command shell
  • Project support is still in beta
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: LGPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available

Sources for RetDec

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Rizin

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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