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Hex Fiend vs radare2

A side-by-side look at Hex Fiend and radare2. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Hex Fiend

Hex Fiend

Development

Hex Fiend is a fast and clever open source hex editor for macOS. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface for viewing and editing binary files in hexadecimal or ASCII. Useful for analyzing raw data, inspecting disk images, patching software, and more.

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radare2

radare2

Development

radare2 is a reverse engineering framework that includes tools for disassembling, debugging, and analyzing binary files. It can be used for exploit development, vulnerability research, and analyzing malware.

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