Quick facts
CFR is a Malware Analysis product. Pricing is free.
- Category
- Security Operations
- Subcategory
- Malware Analysis · What is Malware Analysis?
- Pricing model
- Free
- Alternatives
- Trail of Bits PolyTracker, readpe, ReversingLabs Spectra Analyze
- Website
- benf.org
- Data verified
- Sep 2026
CFR Description
CFR is a Java decompiler that can decompile modern Java features up to Java 14, written entirely in Java 6, making it compatible across different Java versions. It can also decompile class files from other JVM languages back into Java. To use, run the specific version jar with the class name(s) you want to decompile or provide a jar path to decompile the entire jar and add --outputdir /tmp/putithere to emit files.
CFR FAQ
Common questions about CFR including features, pricing, alternatives, and user reviews.
CFR is Java decompiler for modern Java features up to Java 14. It is a Security Operations solution designed to help security teams with Reverse Engineering, File Analysis, Binary Analysis.
CFR is built for security teams handling Reverse Engineering, File Analysis, Binary Analysis. Teams typically adopt CFR when they need to security operations capabilities integrated into their existing stack. Explore similar tools at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cfr
CFR is a free Security Operations tool. This makes it accessible for organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Visit https://www.benf.org/other/cfr/ for download and installation instructions.
Popular alternatives to CFR include:
1.Trail of Bits PolyTracker - Instruments programs to trace data and control flow through parsers and binary code (Free)
2.readpe - A command-line tool for analyzing and extracting detailed information from Windows Portable Executable (PE) files. (Free)
3.ReversingLabs Spectra Analyze - Malware analysis platform for SOC teams with binary analysis and threat detection (Commercial)
4.Nightwing DejaVM - Whole-system emulation environment for software dev, debugging, testing & security (Commercial)
5.Joe Sandbox DEC - Plugin that decompiles malware PE files into readable C code using hybrid analysis. (Commercial)
Compare all CFR alternatives at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/cfr
CFR is for security teams and organizations that need Reverse Engineering, File Analysis, Binary Analysis. It's particularly suitable for small to medium-sized teams looking for cost-effective solutions. Other Security Operations tools can be found at https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations
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