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YARA
virustotal.github.io/yaraYARA helps malware researchers identify and classify samples by matching textual or binary patterns with rules.
Alternatives
The Best Yara Alternatives in 2026
6 alternatives0 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like Yara? Here are 6 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are open source.
A pattern-matching tool by VirusTotal for helping malware researchers identify and classify malware samples.
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First suggestionYARAYARA helps malware researchers identify and classify…Open source optionUploaderThis open-source Windows Forms application uploads files to…
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| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YARA | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 2 | Uploader | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | CLI | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Manalyze | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | Grype | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Winitor | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This open-source Windows Forms application uploads files to VirusTotal; the project notes it is not officially supported.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
VirusTotal's vt-cli is a command-line interface for the service, with its repository written in Go.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Manalyze statically analyzes PE executables and collects signals that may indicate malicious behavior.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Grype scans container images and filesystems for vulnerabilities; its repository lists container and security topics.
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Winitor
winitor.comWinitor's pestudio accelerates malware assessment by identifying indicators in Windows executable files.
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What is the best alternative to Yara?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Yara are YARA, Uploader, and CLI.
Are there open-source alternatives to Yara?
Yes: Uploader, CLI, Manalyze, and Grype.
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