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Delphi 12 And C++Builder 12 Community Editions Released!

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of Delphi 12 Community Edition and C++Builder 12 Community, two full-featured, free versions of our renowned Delphi IDE and of our flagship C++Builder IDE.

The Community Edition versions are designed to empower startups, students, and hobbyists to create robust and scalable Delphi applications across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS or powerful C++ applications for Windows.

While the Community Edition program is not new, Embarcadero is making the Community Edition version and license for the most recent 12.1 release of Delphi and C++Builder available today. While there was often a delay in bringing CE to the latest versions, Embarcadero has decided to release the Community Editions earlier to offer all of the great new features of Delphi 12 and C++Builder 12 to the developer community at large.

What is Community Edition?

The free and full-featured Community Editions of Delphi and C++Builder are designed to help you get started programming. 

Key Features:

  • Full-Featured IDE: Enjoy a comprehensive development environment with a powerful code editor, debugging tools, and built-in access to popular local databases.
  • For Delphi, Multi-Platform Development: Build applications from a single Delphi codebase that run natively on multiple platforms.
  • For both Delphi and C++Builder, Visual Frameworks and Components: Utilize RAD Studio renowned visual frameworks and components to deliver great, styled UIs for your applications.

With this new release, Community Edition users can now enjoy the milestone innovations of the 12 Athens and 12.1 Athens releases, including the new Clang toolchain in C++Builder, support for the latest versions of Android for Delphi, Skia FireMonkey support and new features in the RAD Studio IDE for both products.

Who is the Community Edition for?

The Community Editions are perfect for:

  • Freelance Developers: Create and sell apps until your revenue reaches $5,000 per year.
  • Startups: Use the Community Edition if your annual revenue is less than $5,000 and if your team has up to 5 developers.
  • Students: Learn and experiment with professional-level tools to kickstart your development career.

Community Editions are available free of charge to developers, and organizations with fewer than five developers. You or your company must have revenues less than US$5,000. They come with a one-year term license and a limited commercial license. If you aren’t sure if you qualify for the CE license then start with the Free Trial or consult the Community Edition License FAQ.

Once you outgrow Community Edition, upgrade to a perpetual license with an unrestricted commercial license and choose between the Professional, Enterprise, and Architect Editions of Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio.

Notice that the Community Edition should not be used as an extended trial, as the licenses are different. Also, CE should not be used by companies with other regular licenses.

Download Now!

Download the Delphi Community Edition or C++Builder Community Edition and join a vibrant community of developers. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, these Community Editions provide the tools you need to bring your ideas to life:

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Marco is one of the RAD Studio Product Managers, focused on Delphi. He's the best selling author of over 20 books on Delphi.

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