JS-Confuser vs R8
| JS-Confuser | R8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Supported targets | JavaScript, Node.js, browser | Android DEX; Java class files |
| Anti-tamper controls | Yes | — |
| Control-flow obfuscation | Yes | — |
| String encryption | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self_hosted |
| Build integration | api | cli |
Both are listed in Best Code Obfuscation Software. On The Geeks Club, JS-Confuser scores higher on our published basis.