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Ghidra vs radare2
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| Fact | Ghidra | radare2 |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 91k | 25k |
| Latest | Ghidra_12.1.4_build | 6.2.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 52 days between releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace IDA Pro. Alternatives to IDA Pro →
Full replacementGhidraDisassembler and decompiler with Java and Python scripting.
Partialradare2Command-line disassembly and debugging, with decompilers added as plugins.
Ghidra
- Ghidra_12.1.4_build2026-09-21Ghidra 12.1.4
- Ghidra_12.1.3_build2026-08-18Ghidra 12.1.3
- Ghidra_12.1.2_build2026-06-05Ghidra 12.1.2
- Ghidra_12.1_build2026-05-13Ghidra 12.1
- Ghidra_12.0.4_build2026-03-04Ghidra 12.0.4
Ghidra
unsigned The latest release, Ghidra_12.1.4_build, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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radare2
unsigned The latest release, 6.2.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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