dnSpy vs Telerik JustDecompile

Struggling to choose between dnSpy and Telerik JustDecompile? 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, 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.

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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.

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

dnSpy Features

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

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

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

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

dnSpy

• Open Source

Telerik JustDecompile

• Free
• One-time Purchase
• Subscription-Based