CFR vs Telerik JustDecompile

Struggling to choose between CFR and Telerik JustDecompile? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

CFR is a Development solution with tags like java, bytecode, decompiler, open-source.

It boasts features such as Decompiles bytecode back to Java source code, Allows editing and analysis of bytecode, Provides a Java API for working with bytecode programmatically, Supports debugging and understanding Java applications, Performs control flow analysis, Works with Java 8 and below and pros including Helps understand obfuscated or unfamiliar code, Enables low-level analysis and modification of bytecode, Free and open source, Active community support.

On the other hand, Telerik JustDecompile is a Development product tagged with net, decompiler, assembly-viewer.

Its standout features include Decompiles .NET assemblies into C# and VB.NET code, Supports decompiling multiple .NET frameworks from 1.0 to 4.7.2, Provides easy navigation and search of decompiled code, Generates Visual Studio projects for decompiled assemblies, Integrates with Visual Studio and other IDEs via plugins, Supports decompiling Windows desktop, ASP.NET, WPF, WCF and other .NET apps, and it shines with pros like Allows debugging compiled .NET code without source code, Helps understand structure and logic of 3rd party .NET assemblies, Great for learning how .NET frameworks and libraries work under the hood, Saves time over manually reverse engineering IL code, Generates readable and maintainable code from decompilation.

Feature	CFR	Telerik JustDecompile
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Primary Category	Development	Development

Product Overview

CFR

Description: CFR is an open-source Java library and set of tools that allow you to view, edit, and analyze the bytecode of Java applications. It can decompile Java bytecode back into Java source code for debugging and understanding purposes.

Telerik JustDecompile

Description: Telerik JustDecompile is a .NET decompiler that helps developers easily view, navigate and search .NET assemblies. It converts compiled code back into a visual representation, allowing for debugging, understanding code structure and analyzing how system components work.

Key Features Comparison

CFR Features

• Decompiles bytecode back to Java source code
• Allows editing and analysis of bytecode
• Provides a Java API for working with bytecode programmatically
• Supports debugging and understanding Java applications
• Performs control flow analysis
• Works with Java 8 and below

Telerik JustDecompile Features

• Decompiles .NET assemblies into C# and VB.NET code
• Supports decompiling multiple .NET frameworks from 1.0 to 4.7.2
• Provides easy navigation and search of decompiled code
• Generates Visual Studio projects for decompiled assemblies
• Integrates with Visual Studio and other IDEs via plugins
• Supports decompiling Windows desktop, ASP.NET, WPF, WCF and other .NET apps

Pros & Cons Analysis

CFR

Pros

• Helps understand obfuscated or unfamiliar code
• Enables low-level analysis and modification of bytecode
• Free and open source
• Active community support

Cons

• Limited support for newer Java versions
• Decompilation not perfect, may require manual fixes
• Steep learning curve

Telerik JustDecompile

Pros

• Allows debugging compiled .NET code without source code
• Helps understand structure and logic of 3rd party .NET assemblies
• Great for learning how .NET frameworks and libraries work under the hood
• Saves time over manually reverse engineering IL code
• Generates readable and maintainable code from decompilation

Cons

• Decompiled code may not fully match original source code
• Limited to decompiling .NET assemblies only
• Advanced obfuscation can make decompilation results harder to read
• Does not decompile native binaries or Java bytecode
• Free version lacks some advanced features

Pricing Comparison

CFR

• Open Source

Telerik JustDecompile

• Free
• One-time Purchase
• Subscription-Based