IDA Pro
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VisitIDA Pro vs pyOCD
What both publish
| Fact | IDA Pro | pyOCD |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | IDA Pro is a disassembler, decompiler and debugger for analyzing processors, file formats and software. | pyOCD is a Python based tool and API for debugging, programming, and exploring Arm Cortex microcontrollers. |
| Support | Hex-Rays provides a support ticket channel for assistance from its support team. | The project directs users to GitHub issues and discussions, a public Slack workspace, and a Google Groups mailing list. |
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
pyOCD plans
- pyOCDFree
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 pyOCD if…
pyOCD suits developers working with Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers who need command-line or IDE debugging, firmware programming, or a Python API for custom tools. It may also suit teams using CI or remote probe access, provided they account for the security and erase limitations.