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010 Editor alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave 010 Editor: paid licence after the trial, while ImHex and Hex Fiend are free, and commercial licence costs much more than the home licence. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces 010 Editor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hex Fiend currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HeHex FiendOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 462.6
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    1. Hex FiendTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want a quick, free hex editor for large files and byte-level diffs

    Open sourcemacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from 010 Editor

    Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

    Pros

    • Opens and scrolls very large files instantly
    • Supports inserting and deleting bytes, not just overwriting
    • Binary diff that handles insertions and deletions
    • Free under a permissive BSD licence

    Cons

    • macOS only
    • No disassembler, disk editor or memory editor
    • Fewer analysis tools than ImHex or 010 Editor
    Visit Hex Fiend Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hex Fiend a good 010 Editor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    BSD 2-Clause
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hexfiend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS 10.14.6+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hexfiend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Binary diff
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hexfiend.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Large files
    Not limited by memory
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hexfiend.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best 010 Editor alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

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Best 010 Editor alternative for most people

Hex Fiend

Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

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Best 010 Editor alternative for a free option

Hex Fiend

Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

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Best 010 Editor alternative for open source

Hex Fiend

Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

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Best 010 Editor alternative for Mac

Hex Fiend

Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

010 Editor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to 010 Editor?

Hex Fiend ranks first right now. Free, fast open-source Mac hex editor with binary diff, if you don't need template parsing.

Is there a free alternative to 010 Editor?

Yes. Hex Fiend (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to 010 Editor?

Yes: Hex Fiend.

Why do people switch from 010 Editor?

The complaints we hear most: paid licence after the trial, while ImHex and Hex Fiend are free; commercial licence costs much more than the home licence; template scripting takes time to learn for casual users.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces 010 Editor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.