.NET Reflector vs Java Decompiler

.NET Reflector

Description: .NET Reflector is a popular .NET decompiler and static analysis tool that allows developers to examine and understand the structure and code of .NET assemblies. It can decompile code back into a high-level programming language for analysis.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Java Decompiler

Description: A Java decompiler is a program that takes in Java bytecode and converts it back into human-readable Java source code. It reverses the compilation process, allowing developers to inspect, debug, and modify programs even without access to the original source code.

Type: software

.NET Reflector Features

• Decompiles .NET assemblies into C# or IL code
• Analyzes dependencies between assemblies
• Supports add-ins for enhanced functionality
• Integrates with Visual Studio
• Supports debugging compiled assemblies
• Provides class, method, property browsing

Java Decompiler Features

• Decompiles Java bytecode back into Java source code
• Supports decompiling multiple Java versions - Java 1.0 to Java 8
• Provides syntax highlighting for decompiled source code
• Allows searching and renaming identifiers in decompiled code
• Supports decompiling entire JARs, class files and zip archives
• Generates call graphs and control flow graphs
• Integrates with popular IDEs like Eclipse, IntelliJ and NetBeans

.NET Reflector

• Open Source

Java Decompiler

• Not listed