Bytecode Viewer
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What both publish
| Fact | Bytecode Viewer | Ghidra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | The official site says it works with all operating systems and describes Windows file association support for .class, .dex, and .apk files. | Official releases provide native components for Windows 10 or later x86-64 and Linux x86-64; macOS and additional ARM or BSD systems can use user-built native components. |
| Purpose | Bytecode Viewer is a desktop application for analyzing and decompiling Java bytecode to help developers inspect and debug compiled code. | Ghidra is a software reverse engineering framework maintained by the NSA Research Directorate. |
Bytecode Viewer plans
- Bytecode ViewerFree
Ghidra plans
- GhidraFree
Pick Bytecode Viewer if…
Bytecode Viewer suits developers and reverse-engineering users who need to inspect Java or Android bytecode and resources. Its editing, scripting, and export tools may also fit users working with loaded class files.
Pick Ghidra if…
Ghidra suits people analyzing compiled software who need disassembly, decompilation, scripting, or automated workflows. Its extension options may also fit users developing analysis tools in Java or Python.