IDA Pro

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B tier on Reverse Engineering ToolsScore 7.2 · #7 of 73
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
$91.58/mo
Runs on
Linux, Mac, Windows
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Summary

IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software. It supports disassembly across more than 60 processor families, and its debugger works with multiple debugging targets and remote applications. A bundled gooMBA plug-in applies algebraic and program-synthesis methods, heuristics and an SMT solver to simplify obfuscated binaries. For automation, IDA Pro includes a C++ SDK, IDAPython API, command-line functions and a headless library. Teams can work with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea or another Git remote, with Git LFS support for large IDB files. Private Lumina is a self-hosted add-on for keeping a knowledge base restricted to authorized users; it exchanges function hashes and metadata rather than entire byte patterns. IDA Pro is available for macOS, Linux and Windows. Subscriptions require a one-year minimum commitment, and monthly payments are not permitted. The listed IDA Pro Essential plan costs 1099.00 USD per year. IDA Free is also available with x86-32 and x86-64 disassembly and two cloud-based decompilers.

Who it is for

IDA Pro suits software and processor analysts who need disassembly, decompilation, debugging and automation across supported platforms. Team and OEM licensing options address different collaboration and embedded-use needs.

What is good

  • Disassembles more than 60 processor families
  • Debugger supports remote applications
  • Includes SDK, scripting API and command-line functions
  • Supports Git remotes and Git LFS
  • Available on macOS, Linux and Windows

What to know first

  • No free trial
  • Subscriptions require at least one year
  • Monthly payments are not permitted
  • IDA Pro Essential costs 1099.00 USD per year

Verdict

IDA Pro brings disassembly, decompilation, debugging and automation tools into one package, with options for team workflows and private metadata. Its annual commitment and lack of a free trial are important considerations; IDA Free offers a narrower way to check basic capabilities.

IDA Pro plans and pricing

All plans
IDA Free Free x86-32 and x86-64 disassembly · 2 cloud-based decompilers · named license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
IDA Pro Essential $1,099/yr per year 2 cloud-based decompilers from same family · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
IDA Pro Expert 2 $2,999/yr per year 2 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
IDA Pro Expert 4 $4,999/yr per year 4 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
IDA Pro Expert 6 $6,899/yr per year 6 local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
IDA Pro Ultimate $8,599/yr per year All local decompilers · 60+ processor families · named or computer license · macOS, Linux, Windows hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

Purpose
IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Processor support
IDA Pro supports more than 60 processor families for disassembly.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Deobfuscation
The bundled gooMBA plug-in uses algebraic and program-synthesis techniques with heuristics and an SMT solver to simplify obfuscated binaries.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Debugger
IDA's debugger supports multiple debugging targets and remote applications.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Automation
IDA Pro includes the IDA C++ SDK, IDAPython API, IDAT command-line functions and idalib headless library.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Plugins
Hex-Rays says its open community repository contains more than 200 IDA plugins.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Collaboration
Teams works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea or any Git remote and supports Git LFS for large IDB files.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Private metadata
Private Lumina is a self-hosted add-on that keeps the knowledge base private to authorized users and lets customers retain ownership of the server.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Lumina security
Lumina exchanges function hash values and metadata rather than entire byte patterns, and says potentially sensitive byte patterns are never transferred over the network.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
OEM audience
The OEM license is designed for organizations embedding IDA in software, SaaS platforms or private servers for internal teams.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Commercial licensing
Hex-Rays says IDA Pro has no free trial and recommends IDA Free for checking basic capabilities.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Billing
Subscriptions are yearly with a minimum one-year commitment, and monthly payments are not permitted.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Hex-Rays provides a support ticket channel for assistance from its support team.hex-rays.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
2005hex-rays.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Liège, Belgiumhex-rays.com · 28 Sept 2026

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