| Issue | Impact | |-------|--------| | | RE on M1 Macs required Rosetta 2, causing slowdowns. | | Python 3 transition pains | IDA 7.5 supported Python 3, but many legacy scripts broke. The plugin ecosystem was chaotic for months. | | Ghidra’s collaboration features | Ghidra offered real-time co-reversing (like Google Docs). IDA 7.5 remained single-user. | | Price still high | Despite bundling the decompiler, a single license was ~$3,000+. Ghidra remained free. |
| Feature | IDA Pro 7.5 | Ghidra (Free) | x64dbg (Debugger) | |------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | | Very fast (native C++) | Slower (Java/Swing) | Fast but limited analysis | | Decompiler quality | High (mature microcode) | Good (but verbose) | None (assembly only) | | Processor support | 60+ architectures | ~30 | x86/x64 only | | Scripting | Python 3, IDC | Python, Java | Python (via plugin) | | Commercial support | Yes (Hex-Rays) | Community (NSA) | Community | | Debugging | Integrated (remote/local) | Integrated (limited) | Excellent (user-mode) | ida pro 7.5
: IDA Pro 7.5 supports an exhaustive list of architectures, including x86, ARM, MIPS, and PowerPC, making it indispensable for everything from Windows application debugging to IoT firmware analysis. Significant Features in Version 7.5 | Issue | Impact | |-------|--------| | |