Why hackers moved from IDA Pro to Ghidra
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I've mostly switched from IDA to Ghidra a while back which felt like pulling teeth.”q3k, 2026-02-16original comment ↗
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IDA Pro vs Ghidra
| IDA Pro | Ghidra | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 1 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of IDA Pro
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Praise for Ghidra
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