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Dotfuscator alternative
for .NET Obfuscation

Looking for a powerful Dotfuscator alternative for .NET obfuscation? Try ByteHide Shield, the all-in-one solution that outshines Preemptive Dotfuscator. With a user-friendly interface, better pricing and extensive compatibility (including .NET Core, Xamarin, WPF and the entire .NET Platform). Why stay stuck with Dotfuscator?

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PreEmptive Dotfuscator Alternative Comparison

Strong obfuscation is essential for securing your applications and Shield’s superior security swift performance and 1-click integration, make it the go-to choice.

With Shield, you’ll find the exact solution to fulfill your .NET obfuscation needs.

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Installation

Manual download & install

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Ease of Use

Requires technical knowledge

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Customization

Limited

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Integration

Complex

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Installation

No installation required

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Updates

Always up-to-date

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Ease of Use

No-code, user-friendly

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Customization

Multiple customizable presets

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Integration

Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI

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Requires technical knowledge

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Customization

Limited

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Integration

Complex

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Installation

No installation required

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Updates

Always up-to-date

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Ease of Use

No-code, user-friendly

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Customization

Multiple customizable presets

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Integration

Seamless with MS Build, Visual Studio & CLI

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Obfuscation Features

Dotfuscator

Basic obfuscation tool

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Advanced software protection tool

Simple obfuscation and renaming

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Control flow obfuscation

Weak

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Call hiding protection

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Advanced anti-tampering

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Anti-debug and emulators

Weak

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Active code integrity checks

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AI-empowered adaptive security

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Source code optimizations

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Protection against deobfuscation tools

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Dependencies protection

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Integration and Use Features

Cloud platform for management

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API & SDKs

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Visual Studio and Visual Studio code integration

Visual Studio

Visual Studio

CI/CD and Compilation Integration

Tedious

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Configuration and Obfuscation Around Features

Advanced configuration files

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Advanced exclusions configuration

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Exception handling and stacktrace deobfuscator enhanced

Non-integrable

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Security reporting and notifications

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Language Support

Complete .NET support

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Compatibility with other programming languages

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Company Support

Dedicated support with cybersecurity experts (Free)

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Pricing

Pricing and costs

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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?

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Flexible and integrable service

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?

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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.

Enhanced exclusions

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.

Exception manager

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.

Easy configuration

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.

Always up-to-date

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.

Enhanced exclusions

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.

Exception manager

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.

Easy configuration

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.

Always up-to-date

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

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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.

GDPR compliance

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

PCI developer guidelines

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

Shielding to support PSD2

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 Dotfuscator alternative

Do we offer stronger protection than Dotfuscator?

Yes, our Shield Obfuscator not only offers standard obfuscation and renaming but also includes superior features like advanced anti-tampering, AI-empowered adaptive security, and protection against deobfuscation tools that are not present in Dotfuscator.

Are there additional integration features in our product which Dotfuscator does not have?

Absolutely, we offer features like a Cloud platform for management, APIs & SDKs, and an easier CI/CD and Compilation Integration. Plus, we have advanced Visual Studio integration.

Is our product's configuration more user-friendly compared to Dotfuscator?

Yes, we provide advanced exclusion configurations, easy handling of exceptions, and enhanced security reporting, making configurations far smoother than in Dotfuscator.

Do we offer support for more programming languages?

Certainly, our product is not only a .NET obfuscator, it also supports multiple other languages, unlike Dotfuscator.

Is our product's support and pricing more convenient compared to that of Dotfuscator?

Indeed, we offer dedicated support with cybersecurity experts totally free. In terms of pricing, ours are significantly lower, and we also provide on-demand subscription, making it more flexible for the customers.

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