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What both publish
| Fact | GDB | IDA Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | GDB lets users inspect what another program is doing while it executes or after it crashes. | IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software. |
| Support | The project provides mailing lists for announcements, discussion, patches, bug reports, and testing. | Hex-Rays provides a support ticket channel for assistance from its support team. |
GDB plans
- GDBFree
IDA Pro plans
- IDA FreeFree
- IDA Pro Essential$1,099 a year
- IDA Pro Expert 2$2,999 a year
- IDA Pro Expert 4$4,999 a year
- IDA Pro Expert 6$6,899 a year
- IDA Pro Ultimate$8,599 a year
Pick GDB if…
GDB suits developers and others who need to inspect program execution or diagnose crashes across supported languages and targets. Its remote, simulator, and record-and-replay options may be useful for workflows that need those debugging modes.
Pick IDA Pro if…
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.