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GDA-android-reversing-Tool vs Artemis
GDA-android-reversing-Tool has 4,840 GitHub stars, 573 forks, 62 open issues and last shipped 6 months ago. Artemis has 1,230 stars, 145 forks, 44 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. GDA-android-reversing-Tool leads on adoption by 293% (4,840 vs 1,230 stars). GDA-android-reversing-Tool is written in Python under Apache-2.0; Artemis is written in Python under BSD-3-Clause. GDA-android-reversing-Tool has attracted 12% as many forks as stars, Artemis 12%. Artemis was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| GDA-android-reversing-Tool | Artemis | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 4.8K | ★ 1.2K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Written in | Python | Python |
| Last push | 2026-04-10 | 2026-09-23 |
| Forks | ⑂ 573 | ⑂ 145 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick GDA-android-reversing-Tool if
- You weight community size — 4.8K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Artemis if
- You want the Artemis feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the BSD-3-Clause license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and Artemis fits your workflow better
About GDA-android-reversing-Tool
GDA (GJoy Dex Analyzer) is a native C++ Dalvik bytecode decompiler and reverse analysis platform for Android and Java artifacts — APK, DEX, ODEX, OAT, JAR, AAR and CLASS files — built for malware analysts, mobile security auditors and reverse engineers who work without a Java VM.
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About Artemis
Artemis is a modular, Python based vulnerability scanner with automatic report generation, built by CERT PL to check website security and turn findings into ready to send messages for the scanned organisations.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GDA-android-reversing-Tool or Artemis more popular?
GDA-android-reversing-Tool has 4,840 GitHub stars and Artemis has 1,230. GDA-android-reversing-Tool has the larger community by that measure.
Are GDA-android-reversing-Tool and Artemis free?
Both are open source. GDA-android-reversing-Tool is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Artemis under BSD-3-Clause. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between GDA-android-reversing-Tool and Artemis?
GDA-android-reversing-Tool is written in Python and Artemis in Python. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, GDA-android-reversing-Tool or Artemis?
Choose GDA-android-reversing-Tool if you want the larger community (4,840 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Artemis if its feature set, stack or BSD-3-Clause licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.