pyobfus vs Oxyry¶
Oxyry is a browser-hosted name mangler, which makes it the fastest way to obfuscate a single file and the wrong tool for a codebase you ship repeatedly.
Oxyry is an online Python obfuscation service.
| Feature | pyobfus | Oxyry |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | CLI tool (local) | Web service only |
| Privacy | Code never leaves your machine | Code uploaded to server |
| Python versions | 3.9 - 3.14 | 3.3 - 3.7 (outdated) |
| Multi-file support | Yes (cross-file) | Limited |
| Configuration | YAML files | Web interface |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | No |
| Offline usage | Yes | No |
When to Choose pyobfus¶
- You need modern Python (3.9+) support
- You want code to stay local (privacy/compliance)
- You need CI/CD integration
- You're obfuscating multi-file projects
When to Choose Oxyry¶
- Quick, one-off obfuscation of small scripts
- You're comfortable with Python 3.7 or older
Migrating from Oxyry¶
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Install locally:
bash pip install pyobfus -
Run from command line:
bash pyobfus your_script.py -o obfuscated.py -
Benefits:
- Code stays on your machine
- Modern Python 3.9-3.14 support
- Batch processing for directories
Part of the pyobfus tool comparison, which also carries the feature matrix, pricing, and the reasoning behind layering more than one tool. Its dated scope and disclaimer apply here as well; browser-service capabilities and supported Python versions should be rechecked before use.