IDA Home：The affordable solution for professional reverse engineering hobbyists

IDA Home

The affordable solution for professional reverse engineering hobbyists

 

Together with the welcome of IDA Pro version 7.5, Hex-Rays launched its brand new product in May 2020: IDA Home. This newly released product is developed to make our top-notch software more accessible to professional reverse engineering hobbyists, students and the occasional private users.

 

Based on the same engine with Hex-Rays’ flagship product IDA Pro, IDA Home integrates a local or gdbserver debugger with a powerful IDA Python scripting and enables analysis for both 32 and 64 bits applications while still can cover the most common processors (PC, ARM, M68k, MIPS and PPC).

 

At Hex-rays, we do not deliver a new product for every release so it is a big event for us to present you IDA Home.

 

We used all the experience gained throughout the years to propose hobbyists a solution that combines rapidity, reliability with the levels of quality and responsiveness of support that any professional reverse engineers should expect.

 

IDA Home is available in 5 different editions covering the most common processor families and gives access to the Lumina server. We hope that IDA Home will become your best partner to perform your 32 or 64-bit projects.

 

IDA Home, is exclusively available for passionate hobbyists.

 

IDA Home’s main features:

• Ability to analyze both 32-bit and 64-bit applications
• Powerful IDA Python scripting with Python 3 support is included
• Local or gdbserver debugger included
• One processor family of choice from the most common processors: PC, ARM, M68K, MIPS, PPC
• Annual subscription
• Named license only
• Access to Lumina server

 

Main differences between IDA editions

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Is there a decompiler?

No, the decompiler requires functionality only present in IDA Pro.

 

Can I report bugs and get fixes?

Yes, the same level of support by email as with IDA Pro is included.

 

Access to SDK?

The SDK is only available to IDA Pro customers but you can use the full power of IDA Python for developing scripts and plugins to extend IDA.

 

Do compiled IDA Pro plugins work?

Normally yes, but some functionality may be missing depending on the edition of IDA Home. For any third party support please contact the plugin authors.

 

Can additional processors be purchased?

No, only one processor family per edition is available.

 

Does it stop working if not renewed?

Yes. Unlike IDA Pro, renewals are required to continue using IDA Home.

 

Is batch/headless mode supported?

No, such functionality is only available in IDA Pro.