Binary Ninja
7.8#1 in reverse engineering tools$199 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitBinary Ninja vs FLOSS
What both publish
| Fact | Binary Ninja | FLOSS |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Analysis can be automated from inside or outside the UI with C++, Python and Rust APIs. | FLOSS can be used from Python in automated analysis systems; its documented Python API requires Python 3.10 or later. |
| Integrations | The purchase comparison lists Ghidra and IDB import, Ghidra export, and Sidekick capability; some Sidekick features require a separate purchase. | Additional scripts can load FLOSS output into tools such as Binary Ninja or IDA Pro. |
Binary Ninja plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$199, paid once
- Commercial$1,799, paid once
- Ultimate$3,499, paid once
- Ultimate (Floating)$5,499, paid once
FLOSS plans
- FLOSSFree
Pick Binary Ninja if…
Binary Ninja suits people who need interactive binary analysis, decompilation, or local and remote debugging. The free desktop option is limited to evaluation or education, while commercial-use licenses are listed separately.
Pick FLOSS if…
FLOSS suits malware analysts who need to recover strings from binaries or incorporate string extraction into automated analysis. Users who need a stable documented interface can work with its CLI.