JS-Confuser vs R8

JS-Confuser plans

• FreeFree

R8 plans

• R8Free

Pick JS-Confuser if…

JS-Confuser suits developers seeking to make JavaScript less readable through a browser playground or programming API. Users considering tamper protection should account for its stated requirements and risk of breakage.

Pick R8 if…

R8 suits developers optimizing Java programs for Android DEX output or Java class-file output. It may also fit Android build pipelines using Android Gradle Plugin, while teams considering Bazel should note that Android app development support is not official.