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Product Information on Dotfuscator

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Dotfuscator?

Dotfuscator is a software designed to enhance the security of .NET applications by applying code obfuscation, tamper protection, and application hardening techniques. The software works by transforming application code to make reverse engineering and unauthorized modification more difficult, helping protect intellectual property and sensitive business logic. Dotfuscator also provides runtime checks and supports automated builds, integrating with development workflows to minimize manual intervention. It addresses business challenges related to code theft, application tampering, and unauthorized analysis, supporting compliance and safeguarding digital assets throughout the application lifecycle.

Dotfuscator Pricing

Dotfuscator software uses a tiered pricing model based on the number of applications protected and the required features. Licensing options include annual subscriptions for commercial use and special terms for academic organizations. Enterprise plans are available for advanced customization and higher usage needs. Discounts are offered for volume licensing and renewals. Pricing details are provided through direct inquiry and quotations.

Overall experience with Dotfuscator

Director OEM & Third Party Products
1B - 3B USD, Miscellaneous
FAVORABLE

“effective and low friction technology, a mainstay of our application security strategy”

5.0
Aug 15, 2019
We have been using PreEmptive Protection for .NET (Dotfuscator and for Java (DashO) since 2004. IN addition to having been a standard part of our overall application security strategy we have found that they have been in use within companies we have acquired over the years. In all cases, their technology has been effective and low friction and the company has met or exceeded their commitments and our expectations.
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Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

PreEmptive focuses on providing sophisticated application protection solutions. It aids in the fortification and safeguarding of desktop, mobile, server and embedded applications for numerous industries globally, ensuring they do not affect build processes, debugging efforts, or app performance. The company’s primary thrust is on protecting intellectual property, minimizing piracy and counterfeiting, and thwarting application tampering, thereby reducing data breaches. PreEmptive Protection is compatible with all versions of .NET, Java, Android, Kotlin, Unity, iOS, Xamarin, and UWP apps, which makes it efficient for organizations to secure their applications. PreEmptive's technologies have been integrated and validated into Visual Studio from 2003-2018, confirming its utilities' proficiency. In addition, PreEmptive's mobile protection solutions are preferred on a large scale globally.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1996
Head office location
Cleveland, United States
Number of employees
11 - 50
Website
https://www.preemptive.com

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    effective and low friction technology, a mainstay of our application security strategy

    5.0
    Aug 15, 2019
    We have been using PreEmptive Protection for .NET (Dotfuscator and for Java (DashO) since 2004. IN addition to having been a standard part of our overall application security strategy we have found that they have been in use within companies we have acquired over the years. In all cases, their technology has been effective and low friction and the company has met or exceeded their commitments and our expectations.
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