Binary Ninja

Binary Ninja supports software reverse engineering and can be tried in a browser or installed as a desktop application.

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About Binary Ninja

Binary Ninja supports software reverse engineering. It can be tried as Binary Ninja Cloud in a browser or as Binary Ninja Free, a downloadable app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Cloud supports all architectures but requires uploading binaries to Vector 35 and only handles PE, Mach-O, and ELF formats with performance limits. Free runs locally and decompiles x86, x86_64, ARMv7, and ARMv8/AArch64, and is for non-commercial use or to evaluate commercial needs. Neither free option includes API or plugin access.

Key features

  • Decompiles x86, x86_64, ARMv7 with Thumb2, and ARMv8 in Free edition
  • Save and load analysis databases locally
  • Integrated debugger in downloadable Free version
  • Supports arbitrary file formats in Free desktop version
  • Embed interactive graphs on other pages via Cloud
  • Direct-link to specific code in Cloud version
Best for: People who want to evaluate reverse engineering software for non-commercial use or potential commercial use.
Good for
  • Cloud version supports all architectures without installing software
  • Free desktop version runs locally and supports arbitrary file formats
  • Free desktop version includes save/load analysis databases and an integrated debugger
Watch out for
  • Neither free option includes API or plugin access
  • Cloud requires submitting binaries to Vector 35 and has performance limits
  • Free desktop version supports only x86, x86_64, ARMv7, and ARMv8 and is not for commercial use

Binary Ninja at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Binary Ninja FAQ

What is the difference between Binary Ninja Cloud and Binary Ninja Free?
Cloud supports all architectures but requires uploading binaries, while Free runs locally but supports only x86, x86_64, ARMv7, and ARMv8/AArch64.
Can Binary Ninja Free be used for commercial work?
No. It is for non-commercial purposes or to evaluate whether it meets commercial needs.
Do the free options include API or plugin access?
No. Neither Binary Ninja Cloud nor Binary Ninja Free supports the API or plugin ecosystem.
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