Best Hex Editors in 2026
Updated
In short: Hex Editor Neo is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Hex Fiend and HxD. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Hex Fiend. The lowest first paid tier on this page is 010 Editor at $24.95/mo.
When a task involves binary data, a hex editor gives you a way to examine and change it directly. The 30 ranked entries start with ImHex, Hex Editor Neo, and REHex. Compared on binary comparison, binary templates, disk editing, plugin support, and scripting support, the tools can be evaluated by the kinds of inspection or editing work you need to do. Supported platforms help establish whether an editor fits your environment. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points of comparison. Consider whether templates, disk access, or extensibility matter most for your work.
31 hex editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hex Editor Neo | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 2 |  Hex Fiend | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | macos | View |
| 3 |  HxD | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 4 | ImHex | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | View |
| 5 | REHex | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | View |
| 6 |  wxHexEditor | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | View |
| 7 |  BinEd | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | web, windows, macOS, Linux, Android | View |
| 8 |  dhex | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux, macos | View |
| 9 |  GNU hexedit | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux | View |
| 10 |  Hextor | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Windows | View |
| 11 |  Bless | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux, windows | View |
| 12 |  Synalyze It! | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | macos | View |
| 13 |  010 Editor | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24.95/mo | No | — | windows, macos, linux | View |
| 14 |  GNOME Remote Desktop | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux | View |
| 15 |  HexEd.it | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android | View |
| 16 |  hexer | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux | View |
| 17 |  CombineZP | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 18 |  Dataescher HexEditor | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 19 |  Frhed | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows | View |
| 20 | GHex | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux | View |
| 21 |  Hecate | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | View |
| 22 |  hx | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | linux | View |
| 23 |  Bedrock Viz | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  Hiew | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Windows | View |
| 25 |  Okteta | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Linux | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which hex editor is ranked first on Inferse?
Hex Editor Neo is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 5.9. Hex Fiend is second and HxD third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, 010 Editor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.95/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.