ConfuserEx alternative
Are the issues with ConfuserEX confusing you? Check ByteHide Shield! We’ve developed a superior alternative that handles .NET obfuscation like a charm. Our promise? An easy-to-navigate interface, a sensible price and yes, compatibility for all forms of .NET – Core, Xamarin, WPF, and everything .NET! Why hang with ConfuserEX, when you can make the easy switch?
ConfuserEx Alternative Comparison
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ConfuserEx
Installation
Manual download & install
Updates
Manual updates
Ease of Use
Requires technical knowledge
Customization
Limited
Integration
Complex
Installation
No installation required
Updates
Always up-to-date
Ease of Use
No-code, user-friendly
Customization
Multiple customizable presets
Integration
Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI
ConfuserEx
Installation
Manual download & install
Updates
Manual updates
Ease of Use
Requires technical knowledge
Customization
Limited
Integration
Complex
Installation
No installation required
Updates
Always up-to-date
Ease of Use
No-code, user-friendly
Customization
Multiple customizable presets
Integration
Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI
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Obfuscation Features
ConfuserEx
Basic obfuscation tool
Shield
Advanced software protection tool
Simple obfuscation and renaming
Control flow obfuscation
Weak
Call hiding protection
Advanced anti-tampering
Anti-debug and emulators
Partial
Active code integrity checks
AI-empowered adaptive security
Source code optimizations
Protection against deobfuscation tools
Free public deobfuscation tools
Dependencies protection
Integration and Use Features
Cloud platform for management
API & SDKs
Visual Studio and Visual Studio code integration
Visual Studio
CI/CD and Compilation Integration
Configuration and Obfuscation Around Features
Advanced configuration files
Tedious
Advanced exclusions configuration
Exception handling and stacktrace deobfuscator enhanced
Simple non-integrable tool
Security reporting and notifications
Language Support
Complete .NET support
Compatibility with other programming languages
Company Support
Dedicated support with cybersecurity experts (Free)
Pricing
Pricing and costs
Open-Source
Low
Payment flexibility (On-demand subscription)
Obfuscation Features


Simple obfuscation and renaming
Control flow obfuscation
Weak
Call hiding protection
Advanced anti-tampering
Anti-debug and emulators
Partial
Active code integrity checks
AI-empowered adaptive security
Source code optimizations
Protection against deobfuscation tools
Free public deobfuscation tools
Dependencies protection
Integration and Use Features


Cloud platform for management
API & SDKs
Visual Studio and Visual Studio code integration
Visual Studio
CI/CD and Compilation Integration
Configuration and Obfuscation Around Features


Advanced configuration files
Tedious
Advanced exclusions configuration
Exception handling and stacktrace deobfuscator enhanced
Non-integrable
Security reporting and notifications
Language Support


Complete .NET support
Compatibility with other programming languages
Company Support


Dedicated support with cybersecurity experts (Free)
Pricing


Pricing and costs
Open-Source
Low
Payment flexibility (On-demand subscription)
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Enterprise-grade obfuscation, easy for you
Looking for top-notch obfuscation? Shield provides an enterprise-grade, secure and efficient obfuscation including control flow and call hiding protection. It’s AI-powered, adding an extra defense layer against deobfuscation tools. Sounds way better than basic obfuscation, right?
Flexible and integrable service
Flexibility and integration can make a real difference. Shield offers both! Visual Studio integration, API & SDKs availability, alongside seamless CI/CD incorporation. Also don’t miss the cloud platform for management, the cherry on top!
Monitor your application in end-user environments
Keep track of your application in end-user environments. With Shield’s active code checks and anti-tampering, your code is secure post-deployment. Plus, our top-notch security reporting keeps you updated always. How about that for safety?
LOVED FEATURES
Why choose ByteHide
Shield’s features are the most advanced and all-inclusive in the .NET obfuscation domain, offering seamless security management, user-friendly configurations and a smart exception manager.
Enjoy continuous updates and cloud-based infrastructure for optimal application protection. Opt for Shield for an unmatched .NET obfuscation experience.

Manage every last line to be protected (or not) in a simple way
Manage every last line to be protected (or not) in a simple way
Not every part of your application has to be protected, maybe there is something you don’t want to or shouldn’t and maybe there are some parts that you are very concerned about. With Shield you can easily manage with attributes which parts should be protected to the maximum, which to exclude and which not to exclude.

Handles exceptions in the same way as the original application
When an application is obfuscated, understanding the exceptions or problems that occur becomes an impossible task. With Shield you can manage exceptions in a simple way as if it were the original application, maintaining security at all times.

Advanced configuration in a simple language for everyone
Obfuscation products are complex, technical and we agree: Configurations should not be. Shield can be configured visually with a very simple interface and super simple configuration files.

Your application security always up to date
Being a cloud obfuscator on the ByteHide platform, you always have the latest and new updates, ensuring that your applications are protected with the latest technology. In addition, you derive the processing power in our infrastructure, keeping your application secure throughout the process as we do not store any data.
LOVED FEATURES
Why choose ByteHide
Shield’s features are the most advanced and all-inclusive in the .NET obfuscation domain, offering seamless security management, user-friendly configurations and a smart exception manager.
Enjoy continuous updates and cloud-based infrastructure for optimal application protection. Opt for Shield for an unmatched .NET obfuscation experience.

Manage every last line to be protected (or not) in a simple way
Not every part of your application has to be protected, maybe there is something you don’t want to or shouldn’t and maybe there are some parts that you are very concerned about. With Shield you can easily manage with attributes which parts should be protected to the maximum, which to exclude and which not to exclude.

Handles exceptions in the same way as the original application
When an application is obfuscated, understanding the exceptions or problems that occur becomes an impossible task. With Shield you can manage exceptions in a simple way as if it were the original application, maintaining security at all times.

Advanced configuration in a simple language for everyone
Obfuscation products are complex, technical and we agree: Configurations should not be. Shield can be configured visually with a very simple interface and super simple configuration files.

Your application security always up to date
Being a cloud obfuscator on the ByteHide platform, you always have the latest and new updates, ensuring that your applications are protected with the latest technology. In addition, you derive the processing power in our infrastructure, keeping your application secure throughout the process as we do not store any data.
Compliance and regulations
Support robust data protection controls that comply with regulations such as PSD2, GDPR, CCPA, PCI and others with Shield




GDPR compliance
Comply with Article 25: Data protection by design and by default and Article 32: Security of processing by using Shield in your applications.

PCI developer guidelines
Cover several requirements listed in the PCI regulations for accepting payments in mobile applications with ByteHide Shield.

Shielding to support PSD2
ByteHide Shield covers the regulations for your company by protecting against known and unknown attacks against mobile applications for mobile banking applications, as required by DSP2.
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Frequent Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions about SmartAssembly alternative
Does Shield offer strong obfuscation as compared to ConfuserEx?
Absolutely. Unlike ConfuserEx, which only offers simple obfuscation and renaming with weak control flow obfuscation, Shield offers advanced features such as control flow obfuscation, call hiding protection, advanced anti-tampering and anti-debug. We also provide AI-empowered adaptive security and protection against deobfuscation tools.
Does ConfuserEx offer any features that are not provided by Shield?
ConfuserEx offers very basic features and has major shortcomings like not having a cloud platform for management, lacking API & SDKs and no integration with Visual Studio or CI/CD tools. Our Shield solution overcomes all these shortcomings while maintaining low costs.
What kind of support does Shield offer?
Shield offers a dedicated support team staffed by cybersecurity experts completely free of charge. In contrast, ConfuserEx, being an open-source tool, does not provide any dedicated support.
Is Shield compatible with other programming languages like ConfuserEx?
Definitely! Shield has full support for .NET and is also compatible with other programming languages. In contrast, ConfuserEx does not provide complete .NET support or compatibility with other languages.
What tools does Shield provide for managing and configuring obfuscation?
Shield provides powerful tools for configuration and obfuscation management including advanced configuration files, advanced exclusions configuration, and enhanced exception handling and stacktrace deobfuscator. These features are lacking in ConfuserEx.