IDA Pro
7.0#2 in debuggersFrom $91.58 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitIDA Pro vs OllyDbg
What both publish
| Fact | IDA Pro | OllyDbg |
|---|---|---|
| Plugins | Hex-Rays says its open community repository contains more than 200 IDA plugins. | Its open architecture supports third-party plugins, and the maker provides a Plugin Development Kit with documented sample plugins. |
| Purpose | IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software. | OllyDbg is a 32-bit assembler-level debugger for Microsoft Windows, intended for binary code analysis when source code is unavailable. |
| Support | Hex-Rays provides a support ticket channel for assistance from its support team. | The FAQ says the author usually answers email questions within 1–3 days. |
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
OllyDbg plans
- OllyDbgFree
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.
Pick OllyDbg if…
It suits Windows users analyzing binary code without source, particularly those who need debugger tracing, breakpoints, or plugin support. Its frozen development status and incomplete 64-bit version are important considerations.