Cologne, Germany-based computer forensics software company. Private. Operates in cybersecurity and digital forensics markets. Serves law enforcement, IT security professionals, and forensic investigators with WinHex hex editor, disk imaging, and data recovery tools.
Pricing Change History
19 changesSmall list price increases ($1-$5) on volume-tier prices for X-Ways Forensics, WinHex, Investigator, CTR and Imager licenses.
Small list price increases: X-Ways Forensics non-perpetual $1,555->$1,560, WinHex/Imager tiers +$1; training from-price $1,449->$1,445.
Small list price adjustments: Forensics non-perpetual up $5, perpetual down $5; WinHex up $1 across editions; Investigator 5+ down $5; Imager 5+ up $1; training from $1,445 to $1,449
Small USD list price cuts: Forensics perpetual $4,009 to $3,995 (2+/5+ tiers $3,685/$3,405 to $3,675/$3,395), Investigator $2,059 to $2,050, CTR $925 to $920, training from $1,450 to $1,445. Forensics non-perpetual 5+ tier rose slightly, $1,315 to $1,319.
List prices updated across several license lines: X-Ways Forensics perpetual, X-Ways Investigator, Investigator CTR, and training all dropped ~0.3-0.5%, while the Forensics 1-year non-perpetual 5+ tier rose $1,315 to $1,319.
Broad price increases across most plans: X-Ways Forensics $1,570→$1,575 (non-perp) and $4,010→$4,069 (perpetual); Investigator $2,060→$2,090; CTR $925→$939; WinHex tiers +$1; training minimum $715→$1,495.
Prices decreased across most X-Ways Forensics, WinHex, Investigator, and Imager license tiers (approx 0.5-3%), e.g. X-Ways Forensics $1,580->$1,570, WinHex Lab $198.90->$197.90, Investigator $2,075->$2,060.
Uniform price increase (~1-3%) across nearly all X-Ways licenses and volume tiers: XWF 1yr $1,560->$1,580, WinHex Pro $99.90->$100.90, Investigator $2,060->$2,075, Imager $91.90->$92.90, Spaces $715->$725.
Annual license price refresh across X-Ways product line: XWF non-perpetual and WinHex Lab/Specialist-old/Prof tiers rose ~$1-5; XWF perpetual, X-Ways Investigator, and Investigator CTR tiers fell ~$1-5.
X-Ways Forensics perpetual license: $4,030→$4,020 (1st), $3,710→$3,699 (2+), $3,429→$3,415 (5+); X-Ways Investigator perpetual: $2,070→$2,065 (1st), $1,905→$1,900 (2+), $1,760→$1,755 (5+); Investigator CTR: $930→$925 (1st), $855→$850 (2+), $790→$789 (5+)
Broad price increase (~1-3%) across all X-Ways/WinHex license tiers: Forensics $1,539 to $1,560, Investigator $2,020 to $2,070, Investigator CTR $905 to $930, Imager and WinHex tiers also up; matches recurring pricing experiment b3035b351bdfd31d.
Systematic price increase across all X-Ways products: Forensics $1,539->$1,560 and $3,930->$4,030; Investigator $2,020->$2,070; WinHex tiers +1-2%; Imager $192.90->$195.90; training $705->$715.
Small across-the-board USD price decreases (roughly 0.3-1%) on X-Ways Forensics, WinHex Lab/Specialist/Professional, X-Ways Investigator, Investigator CTR, and Training; matches a known recurring pricing oscillation for this vendor.
Small (0.3-1.3%) price cuts across X-Ways Forensics, Investigator/CTR, WinHex Lab/Specialist-old/Pro licenses, and training, incl. 2+/5+ tiers; part of recurring oscillation experiment b3035b351bdfd31d.
Broad-based price increase (~0.3-3%) across nearly all X-Ways license SKUs and tiers: Forensics, Investigator, Investigator CTR, WinHex editions, Imager, and the training course fee ($705→$710).
Annual price increase (~0.5-2%) across nearly the entire X-Ways product line: Forensics, Investigator, Investigator CTR, WinHex editions, Imager, and training fees; maintenance windows rolled Jun->Jul 2027.
Prices increased across all X-Ways products: XWF non-perpetual $1,555→$1,565; XWF perpetual $4,015→$4,020; WinHex Lab $195.90→$196.90; WinHex Prof $98.90→$99.90; Investigator $2,060→$2,065; Investigator CTR $925→$929; Training from $710→$715.
Software update coverage period for all perpetual licenses extended by one month from May 2027 to Jun 2027, affecting X-Ways Forensics, Investigator, Investigator CTR, WinHex prof./personal, and X-Ways Imager.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
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| WinHex Personal (Perpetual) | Plan | $45.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| X-Ways Imager (Non-Perpetual) | Plan | $91.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| WinHex Professional (Perpetual) | Plan | $99.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| WinHex Specialist (Non-Perpetual) | Plan | $130.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| WinHex Lab Edition | Plan | $193.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| X-Ways Imager (Perpetual) | Plan | $195.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| WinHex Specialist (Perpetual, Legacy v19.8) | Plan | $285.9 /license/mobilled annually |
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| Investigator CTR (Perpetual) | Plan | $925 /license/mobilled annually |
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| X-Ways Forensics (Non-Perpetual) | Plan | $1,560 /license/mobilled annually |
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| X-Ways Investigator (Perpetual) | Plan | $2,065 /license/mobilled annually |
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| X-Ways Forensics (Perpetual) | Plan | $4,020 /license/mobilled annually |
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| Exponent | Add-on | $810 /mobilled annually |
| Training (Online/In-Person) | Add-on | Contact |
| F-Response | Add-on | Contact |
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X-Ways Software pricing FAQ
- How much does X-Ways Software cost?
- X-Ways Software pricing starts at $45.9/license/mo on WinHex Personal (Perpetual), billed annually. X-Ways Software lists 11 plans on its pricing page.
- Does X-Ways Software have a free plan?
- No. X-Ways Software does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $45.9/license/mo on WinHex Personal (Perpetual), billed annually.
- What pricing model does X-Ways Software use?
- X-Ways Software uses subscription pricing across 11 plans.
- When did X-Ways Software last change its pricing?
- Oct 26, 2026: X-Ways Software raises volume-tier license prices $1-$5 across Forensics, WinHex.
- How often has X-Ways Software changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 19 pricing changes for X-Ways Software since it started tracking on May 4, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 26, 2026.