Zygisk Next vs ReZygisk: Which Zygisk Implementation to Choose

Background: how ReZygisk was born

When Zygisk Next changed its licence and stopped publishing source code (from v4-0.9.2), the PerformanC team forked the last open-source code. Their reasoning: Zygisk runs with root privileges across the whole system, so its code should be auditable. ReZygisk is the result. It's an open-source fork that's being progressively rewritten in C.

Side-by-side

Feature lists change often, so check each project's latest release notes before deciding.

Where Zygisk Next is ahead

• Feature depth: ZN linker, unmount-only denylist mode, WebUI module list, crash detection and bug-report export.
• Release cadence: frequent updates covering Android 16 QPR2 and Android 17 QPR2.
• Exclusive module API: ZN modules can inject into more processes than standard Zygisk modules.

Where ReZygisk is ahead

• Auditability: anyone can read, build and verify the code.
• Licence freedom: you can study, modify and redistribute it under its licences.
• Community trust model: trust comes from transparency instead of developer reputation.

Compatibility notes

Both aim to run standard Zygisk modules without changes. Hiding-module compatibility differs, though. Community guides note that certain hiding modules have limits with particular implementations. Always check the documentation of the hiding module you plan to use. Never install both implementations at once.

How to switch from one to the other

To change implementation cleanly:

1. Remove the current implementation in your root manager.
2. Reboot.
3. On Magisk, confirm built-in Zygisk is still off.
4. Flash the other implementation's ZIP and reboot again.
5. Check that your Zygisk modules report as loaded.

Performance and stability in practice

Both implementations hook the same point (zygote startup), so everyday performance differences are usually small. Stability differences come from how quickly each project adapts to new Android releases and root-manager changes. Zygisk Next's 2025–2026 history shows fast turnarounds: Android 16 QPR2 in 1.3.2, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 in 1.4.5 and fixes in 1.5.1. If you run beta Android builds, check which project has already shipped support before switching.

Migrating your modules

Standard Zygisk modules usually move between implementations without reinstalling. ZN-specific modules, which use Zygisk Next's own module API, only work with Zygisk Next. If you switch to ReZygisk, remove or replace any ZN-only modules first. Also review your denylist and unmount settings. Zygisk Next's built-in Shamiko-style modes don't carry over.

Quick decision checklist

• Do you rely on Zygisk Next's WebUI or ZN modules? → stay with Zygisk Next.
• Does your organisation or personal policy require open-source root components? → ReZygisk.
• Are you on APatch? → check ReZygisk's current APatch status before switching.
• Do you use a hiding module? → follow that module's compatibility notes for each implementation.

Frequently asked questions

Is ReZygisk a fork of Zygisk Next?

It grew from the same early open-source code that Zygisk Next was built on before its licence changed, and then developed independently. It isn't a copy of current Zygisk Next.

Is ReZygisk faster?

Day-to-day speed is very similar because both hook the same point in zygote startup. Differences you notice are more likely to come from the modules you load than from the implementation.

Do LSPosed and other popular modules work on both?

Standard Zygisk modules, including LSPosed builds, generally work on both. Modules written against Zygisk Next's own API only work on Zygisk Next.

Can I try ReZygisk and come back later?

Yes. Uninstall one, reboot, install the other, reboot. Your Zygisk modules usually stay installed. Just reconfigure hiding and denylist settings afterwards.

Which has better support for new Android versions?

It changes over time. Zygisk Next has a strong record of fast support for new QPR and beta builds. Check both projects' latest release notes for your exact Android version before you switch.

Is one better for passing Play Integrity?

Neither implementation is what passes or fails integrity checks on its own. Results depend on your device, bootloader state, other modules and the current state of Google's checks, which change often.

Which should you pick?

Also consider the third option in Zygisk Next vs NeoZygisk.