The home solution
IDA Home was introduced thanks to the experience Hex-Rays has been gaining 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.
- Ability to analyze both 32-bit and 64-bit applications
- The PC, ARM, PPC, and MIPS flavors come with a compatible cloud-based decompiler which can handle both 32-bit and 64-bit code.
- Powerful IDAPython 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
- Access to Lumina server
- Annual subscription and Named license only
IDA Home minimum system requirements
currently supported x64 OS required (Windows 8 or later, Windows 11 or higher recommended).
x64 (x86_64) CentOS 7 or later, Ubuntu 16.04 or later. Other equivalent distributions may work but not guaranteed.
macOS Catalina or later (x64 or ARM64).
Which version of IDA is the best for you?
| IDA Teams more info | IDA Pro more info | IDA Homemore info | IDA Freemore info | IDA DemoDownload | |
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| Supported processors | 68 families + custom via SDK/IDAPython | 68 families + custom via SDK/IDAPython | One of: x86/x64,
ARM/ARM64, MIPS/MIPS64, PowerPC/PPC64, Motorola 68K/Coldfire |
x86/x64 | x86/x64 |
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| Debuggers | Local and Remote debuggers for: Windows, Linux, OSX, iOS, XNU, Bochs, GDBServer, WinDBG, Intel PIN, Android(Dalvik) More info |
Local and Remote debuggers for: Windows, Linux, OSX, iOS, XNU, Bochs, GDBServer, WinDBG, Intel PIN, Android(Dalvik) More info |
Local + GDBServer | Local x86/x64 | Bochs (Windows only), Local x86/x64 |
| File formats | Over 45 + custom via SDK/IDAPython | Over 45 + custom via SDK/IDAPython | About 20 processor-specific formats | PE, ELF, Mach-O | PE, ELF, Mach-O |
| Decompiler | x86, x64, ARM, ARM64, PPC, PPC64, MIPS, MIPS64, ARC (depending on the bundle) | x86, x64, ARM, ARM64, PPC, PPC64, MIPS, MIPS64 (purchased separately) | cloud-based x86 & x64, PPC & PPC64, ARM32 & ARM64 or MIPS & MIPS64 | cloud-based x86 & x64 | cloud-based x86 & x64 |
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| Access to private Lumina server | Included in all bundles |
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Frequently asked questions
Does IDA Home include a decompiler?
Currently there is no
finalized decompiler available for IDA Home yet. However, 4 versions (PC, ARM, PPC, and MIPS)
include a compatible cloud-based decompiler in beta test mode. Those decompilers require an internet connection to function and can handle both 32-bit and 64-bit code.
Access to SDK?
The SDK is only available to IDA Pro customers
but you can use the full power of IDAPython 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.
Can I benefit from support and get fixes?
Yes, the same level
of support by email as with IDA Pro is included.
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.
Can I use it at work or for freelancing?
No. If you earn money
with it (i.e. commercial use), you need IDA Pro.
Can I use it for bug bounties?
Yes, if it's not your main
source of income.
IDA Home comes under a Named license scheme only and can be bought as an annual subscription. IDA Home replaces IDA Starter, which discontinues at version 7.4. IDA Starter users with an active support license can convert their license to one of the 5 IDA Home licenses (x86/x64, ARM/ARM64, MIPS/MIPS64, PowerPC/PPC64, Motorola 68K/Coldfire) or to IDA Pro. This conversion is free of charge; future support extensions will be at the cost of the chosen edition. Corporate customer's licenses will be converted automatically to IDA Pro.