Best Hex Editors in 2026
Updated
In short: BinEd is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of REHex and ImHex. The best-ranked option with a free plan is REHex. The lowest first paid tier on this page is 010 Editor at $24.95/mo.
Hex editors let you inspect and change data at the byte level. Compare binary comparison and binary templates with disk editing, plugin support, and scripting support to see which capabilities fit your work. Supported platforms are another consideration, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you assess access and cost. ImHex and REHex lead the ranking, followed by Hex Editor Neo and wxHexEditor. BinEd, 010 Editor, Hextor, and Hex Fiend also appear among the first entries. Consider whether your work calls for comparing binary data, interpreting structures with templates, editing disks, or extending an editor through plugins or scripts.
31 hex editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 BinEd Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#2 REHex Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#3 ImHex Also great · 7.0 Free plan · Free
- Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- web, windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macos
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Binary comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About HxDVisit site - Free trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24.95/mofirst paid tier About 010 EditorVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux, macos
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- No
- Scripting support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux, windows
- Scripting support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Binary comparison
- No
- Binary templates
- No
- Scripting support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- macos
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- linux
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Supported platforms
- Linux
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Binary comparison
- Yes
- Binary templates
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinuxmacOS
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which hex editor is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
BinEd is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.3. REHex is second and ImHex third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, 010 Editor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.95/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.