AppBreakup
Submit an app

Hex Fiend alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hex Fiend: macOS only, and no disassembler, disk editor or memory editor. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hex Fiend, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. 010 Editor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
101010 EditorPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 562.6
2iBored logoiBoredFreeNomacOS, Windows, Linux4 of 440.0
  1. 01

    1. 010 EditorTop pick

    Best for: Reverse engineers, forensic analysts and modders who need to decode binary file formats

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hex Fiend

    Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

    Pros

    • Binary Templates turn raw bytes into labelled, editable structures
    • Large shared library of templates and scripts
    • Drive, partition and process-memory editing built in
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit 010 Editor 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 010 Editor a good Hex Fiend alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    US$59.95 (home/academic)
    Checked Oct 30, 2026sweetscape.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial licence
    US$149.95
    Checked Oct 30, 2026sweetscape.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 30, 2026sweetscape.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Binary formats
    330+ via Binary Templates
    Checked Oct 30, 2026sweetscape.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Disassembler
    X86, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC and more
    Checked Oct 30, 2026sweetscape.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. iBored logo

    2. iBored

    Best for: Experienced users doing data recovery or inspecting partitions and file systems at block level

    FreemacOS, Windows, Linux

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hex Fiend

    Free block-level editor for raw disks and partition tables, not just files.

    Pros

    • Edits raw disk blocks and MBR/GPT partition tables
    • Templates for HFS, UDF, ISO 9660 and other structures
    • Undo journal for changed blocks and safe imaging of damaged disks
    • Free on Mac, Windows and Linux

    Cons

    • Almost no documentation
    • Some operations only work on macOS
    • Not designed for everyday file editing
    Visit iBored Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 iBored a good Hex Fiend alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 1, 2026apps.tempel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Partition tables
    MBR and GPT editing
    Checked Nov 1, 2026apps.tempel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Remote access
    Yes, over a network
    Checked Nov 1, 2026apps.tempel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    File systems
    HFS, UDF, ISO 9660 and more
    Checked Nov 1, 2026apps.tempel.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hex Fiend alternative for…

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

01

Best Hex Fiend alternative for most people

010 Editor

Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

iBored logo

Best Hex Fiend alternative for a free option

iBored

Free block-level editor for raw disks and partition tables, not just files.

01

Best Hex Fiend alternative for Mac

010 Editor

Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

01

Best Hex Fiend alternative for Windows

010 Editor

Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

01

Best Hex Fiend alternative for Linux

010 Editor

Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

Hex Fiend alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hex Fiend?

010 Editor ranks first right now. Paid, cross-platform option with Binary Templates for decoding hundreds of file formats.

Is there a free alternative to Hex Fiend?

Yes. iBored (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hex Fiend?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Hex Fiend alternatives work on Linux?

010 Editor and iBored run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Hex Fiend?

The complaints we hear most: macOS only; no disassembler, disk editor or memory editor; fewer analysis tools than ImHex or 010 Editor.

How is this list ranked?

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