# readpe

readpe is a Malware Analysis product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A command-line tool for analyzing and extracting detailed information from Windows Portable Executable (PE) files.

Checked October 2026.

## What is readpe?

readpe is a command-line tool designed for analyzing Portable Executable (PE) files, the standard executable format used in Windows operating systems.

The tool provides comprehensive examination capabilities for PE file structures, allowing users to inspect various components including file headers, section information, import and export tables, and other metadata contained within executable binaries.

readpe offers detailed insights into the internal structure of Windows executables, making it useful for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and general binary inspection tasks. The tool can extract and display information about PE file characteristics, compilation details, and embedded resources.

The project has transitioned to new maintainership under @mentebinaria/readpe, ensuring ongoing development and community support for users requiring PE file analysis capabilities.

Tags: PE File, Reverse Engineering, Binary Analysis, File Analysis, Executable Analysis, Windows

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Malware Analysis](https://cybersectools.com/categories/malware-analysis)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 3
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## readpe FAQ

### What is readpe?

readpe is a product in the Malware Analysis category. It covers PE File, Reverse Engineering and Binary Analysis.

### What is the pricing for readpe?

readpe is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/merces/pev/.

### What are alternatives to readpe?

Alternatives to readpe listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Joe Sandbox DEC](https://cybersectools.com/tools/joe-sandbox-dec) - Plugin that decompiles malware PE files into readable C code using hybrid analysis. (Commercial)
2. [Zenyard RE Agent](https://cybersectools.com/tools/zenyard-re-agent) - AI agent for in-depth binary analysis and reverse engineering assistance. (Commercial)
3. [DTRSEC REnigma](https://cybersectools.com/tools/dtrsec-renigma) - Sandbox platform for interactive malware detonation, record/replay, and forensic analysis (Commercial)
4. [Trail of Bits PolyTracker](https://cybersectools.com/tools/trail-of-bits-polytracker) - Instruments programs to trace data and control flow through parsers and binary code (Free)
5. [RevEng.AI](https://cybersectools.com/tools/revengai) - AI-powered binary analysis platform for reverse engineering & malware analysis. (Commercial)

Compare all readpe alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/readpe](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/readpe)

### What deployment and organization size does readpe fit?

readpe is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare readpe with similar solutions

- [readpe vs Joe Sandbox DEC](https://cybersectools.com/compare/joe-sandbox-dec-vs-readpe)
- [readpe vs Zenyard RE Agent](https://cybersectools.com/compare/readpe-vs-zenyard-re-agent)
- [readpe vs DTRSEC REnigma](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dtrsec-renigma-vs-readpe)

All alternatives to readpe: [/alternatives/readpe](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/readpe)

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