dnSpy vs .NET Reflector

Struggling to choose between dnSpy and .NET Reflector? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

dnSpy is a Development solution with tags like disassembler, decompiler, debugger, net.

It boasts features such as Assembly editing, Decompilation, Debugging, Symbol support, Base Class Library source code and pros including Open source, Powerful decompilation capabilities, Easy assembly editing, Good debugging features, Active development.

On the other hand, .NET Reflector is a Development product tagged with net, decompiler, disassembler, reflection.

Its standout features include 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, and it shines with pros like Easy to use graphical interface, Generates clean, readable code, Free for non-commercial use, Helpful for understanding 3rd party libraries, Useful for optimizing and troubleshooting code.

Feature	dnSpy	.NET Reflector
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Primary Category	Development	Development

Product Overview

dnSpy

Description: dnSpy is an open-source .NET assembly editor, decompiler, and debugger. It allows you to edit and debug .NET assemblies and execute code in .NET applications. dnSpy provides features likeassembly editing, debugging, symbol support, Base Class Library source code, and more.

.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.

Key Features Comparison

dnSpy Features

• Assembly editing
• Decompilation
• Debugging
• Symbol support
• Base Class Library source code

.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

Pros & Cons Analysis

dnSpy

Pros

• Open source
• Powerful decompilation capabilities
• Easy assembly editing
• Good debugging features
• Active development

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Limited documentation
• No GUI design view
• Can be slow on large assemblies

.NET Reflector

Pros

• Easy to use graphical interface
• Generates clean, readable code
• Free for non-commercial use
• Helpful for understanding 3rd party libraries
• Useful for optimizing and troubleshooting code

Cons

• Limited decompilation of obfuscated assemblies
• Does not perfectly reproduce original source code
• Commercial use requires purchase
• Add-ins can increase cost for full functionality

Pricing Comparison

dnSpy

• Open Source

.NET Reflector

• Free
• One-time Purchase