Skater .NET ObfuscatorSkater .NET Obfuscatorby Rustemsoft

Protect your .NET code. Pick the obfuscator that fits your project.

Rustemsoft makes two obfuscators. Skater is the established tool, in use for more than twenty years. Opaquer is its next-generation successor. Both stop decompilers from reading your assemblies. Here is how to choose.

Skater .NET Obfuscator

The proven tool. Fully supported.

Choose Skater if you already use it, like its workflow, or need compatibility with legacy projects.

  • Renaming, string encryption, control flow obfuscation
  • WPF BAML encryption
  • Command-line and CI/CD (Professional and up)
  • .NET Framework 1.0 to 4.8, .NET Core, and .NET 10

From $79.99 Standard · Professional $199.99 · Ultimate $299.99

Opaquer .NET Obfuscator

The next generation. Built for modern .NET.

Choose Opaquer if you are starting a new protection setup and want the newest engine.

  • New protection engine and improved algorithms
  • Advanced code virtualization
  • Stronger control flow obfuscation
  • Modern UI and extended enterprise features

Prices are on the Opaquer site

Not sure? Skater remains fully supported, and Skater users can move to Opaquer later. Read the full comparison.

4.6 out of 5 from 71 reviews on Visual Studio Marketplace

  • 2,565 licensed customers
  • 12,045 registered users
  • 20+ years protecting .NET apps

What a decompiler sees before and after

Anyone can open an unprotected .NET assembly in a tool like ILSpy and read your logic, your names, and your license checks. Skater rewrites the assembly so what comes out is impractical to follow, without changing what the program does and without changes to your source code.

  • Stops reverse engineering. Applies renaming, control flow distortion, and anti-tampering protection.
  • Encrypts strings. Keeps keys, URLs, and messages out of plain sight.
  • Runs on any .NET. Works with executables and DLLs, including .NET 10 framework-dependent output.
Without protection
class LicenseChecker
{
  bool IsValid(string key)
  {
    return key.StartsWith("PRO-")
        && Verify(key);
  }
}
Protected by Skater
class \u0001
{
  bool \u0002(string a)
  {
    int b = \u0003.\u0004(0x5E1);
    while (b != 7) { /* ... */ }
  }
}

Illustrative example, simplified.

Skater editions and prices

All prices are one-time solo license prices in USD. You can upgrade to a higher edition at any time. Looking for Opaquer? See Opaquer prices.

Standard

$79.99

For individual developers who need dependable protection.

  • Name mangling for all access modifiers
  • String encryption
  • WPF BAML encryption
  • Control flow obfuscation
Buy Standard

Ultimate

$299.99

For large organizations and distributed teams.

  • Everything in Professional
  • Unlimited team deployment licenses
  • Internet-free build server support
  • Enhanced high-intensity control flow obfuscation
Buy Ultimate

What Skater customers say

The product is solid and pretty fast, but my special vote goes to its support, always fast and precise.

Francesco Lande, Electronic Center SRL

We are very satisfied with it after 8 years. It is easy to use and does a good job. When you need support, Rustemsoft helps very fast.

Dr. Stefan Strobel, proSynt GmbH

Had to switch computers twice and support from Rustemsoft to transfer the license was fast. Same day.

Uwe Porsch, magiXXfactory

A supplier took a demo copy of our software and sold it as their own. That is what moved us to protect our code.

Ronen Peleg, telecommunications, Israel

Common questions

Is there a difference between Skater and Opaquer?

Opaquer is the next-generation evolution of Skater, with improved algorithms, a modern UI, and extended enterprise features. Skater remains fully supported for customers who prefer its workflow or need compatibility with legacy projects.

Does Skater support .NET 10?

Yes. Skater supports .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5 through .NET 10.

Can Skater protect WPF applications?

Yes. It obfuscates the underlying assemblies, including code-behind and view models, and the Standard edition encrypts WPF BAML resources.

Does Skater work with Azure DevOps?

Yes. The Professional edition's command-line interface runs in build agents and release pipelines for automated obfuscation.

Can I upgrade my license later?

Yes. You can move from Standard to Professional or Ultimate at any time, and your existing license carries over.