C++Builder XE5

Multi-device, true native app development with C++

Embarcadero^® C++Builder® XE5 is standards based app development for teams building true native apps for Windows and OS X, and getting them to users and enterprises fast. Build apps using the same source codebase without sacrificing app quality, connectivity or performance. With native Windows and OS X support, reach the largest addressable desktop and server markets in the world.

Multi-device, true native C++ apps

With C++Builder XE5, you develop your app in C++ with the multi-device FM Application Platform, then build to target multiple platforms.

Looking for performance? With C++Builder, you're creating true native apps that run full-speed directly on the device CPU, not in a script engine or VM, giving you more control, tighter security, and a better user experience. Learn more >

One codebase, one team

As a C++ developer you have tremendous pressure to deliver faster and to more platforms. With C++Builder XE5, you manage one codebase, one team, one schedule, and one budget for multiple platforms without sacrificing performance. And with C++Builder you can connect your apps to enterprise databases and services on-premises or in the cloud from one codebase.
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C++11 Standards Compliance

C++Builder XE5 supports the latest C and C++ standards, including C++98, C++TR1, and now C++11 as well as ANSI C, ISO C, C99, and C11 standards. Strong standards support helps you build, maintain, re-use and extend your code. Focus your existing talent and resources on a proven standard language that speeds time to market and extends app longevity at the same time.

32-bit and 64-bit Support

New support for both 32-bit and 64-bit enables you to build more capable apps that take advantage of larger memory, support 64-bit subsystems, and at the same time giving you the widest user base possible with both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Learn more >

Awards

C++Builder is an award-winning software development solution, used by millions of developers worldwide and supported by an active community of software developers, technology partners, and component vendors.

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C++Builder Previous Versions

When you buy the latest version of C++Builder, you also get access to earlier versions at no extra charge. This is a cost effective solution for development teams adding developers to support existing applications, because you get the latest version plus access to the earlier versions that you need at no extra cost.

C++Builder XE5 includes access to previous versions

C++Builder XE5 is the current version of C++Builder. With C++Builder XE5, you also get access to licenses for older versions – C++Builder XE4, C++Builder XE3, C++Builder XE2, C++Builder XE, C++Builder 2010, C++Builder 2009, C++Builder 2007, and C++Builder 6.

How to get your earlier version licenses and downloads

Named user licenses, 5-packs or 10-packs

• You must install and register your C++Builder XE5 serial number before you request the older version licenses.
• You must request your older version licenses within 180 days of your purchase of the XE5 product.
• Older versions are not included with Starter edition licenses.
• Get your earlier version licenses here after you register your XE5 product serial number. You can enter your registered XE5 serial number and get serial numbers and downloads for the older versions. Those licenses will be tied to your user account and cannot be given away or sold. If your XE5 license is an upgrade, you will not receive duplicate licenses for the older version(s) you upgrade from.
• XE5 Academic license users get your earlier version licenses here

AppWave Named or AppWave Concurrent licenses

• If you purchased AppWave Named or AppWave Concurrent licenses, the older version licenses for versions 2007-XE4 will be included as part of your network license. Each network license count is a suite license that can be used to run one of the included versions at a time.
• C++Builder 6 is not available as part of the network licenses but on request you can receive one C++Builder 6 serial number per license purchased.
• The C++Builder licenses cannot be managed via the license server or used concurrently.

Limited availability of standalone earlier versions

The following older versions of C++Builder are also still sold separately on a limited basis. We recommend purchasing C++Builder XE5 if you need any of these older versions so you also get the latest version.

C++Builder XE4
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate and Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio XE4 and Embarcadero All-Access XE. C++Builder XE4 includes free earlier versions 6 and 2007-XE3. Purchasers of C++Builder XE4 can click here to get their free earlier versions. XE4 Academic license users get your earlier version licenses here. Earlier version license/download access for XE4 users ends December 31, 2014.
Release date: April 2013

C++Builder XE3
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate and Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio XE3 and Embarcadero All-Access XE. C++Builder XE3 includes free earlier versions 6 and 2007-XE. Purchasers of C++Builder XE3 can go to http://www.embarcadero.com/xe3-earlier-versions to get their free earlier versions. XE3 Academic license users get your earlier version licenses here. Earlier version license/download access for XE3 users ends March 31, 2014.
Release date: August 2012

C++Builder XE2
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate and Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio XE2 and Embarcadero All-Access XE. Earlier version license/download access for XE2 users ended November 15, 2013.
Release date: August 2011

C++Builder XE
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio XE and Embarcadero All-Access XE. Earlier version license/download access for XE users ended June 1, 2013.
Release date: August 2010

C++Builder 2010
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio 2010 and Embarcadero All-Access XE.
Release date: August 2009

C++Builder 2009
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of RAD Studio 2009, C++Builder XE, and Embarcadero All-Access XE.
Release date: September 2008

C++Builder 2007
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise. Also available as part of RAD Studio 2007, C++Builder XE, and Embarcadero All-Access XE.
Release date: September 2007

C++Builder 6
Available editions: Professional, Enterprise.
Release date: 2002

C++Builder 1-5 and 2006 are no longer available. We recommend purchasing one of the currently available versions listed above.