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 they get the latest version plus access to the earlier versions that they need at no extra cost.

C++Builder XE4 includes access to previous versions

C++Builder XE4 is the current version of C++Builder. With C++Builder XE4, you also get access to licenses for older versions – 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 register your C++Builder XE4 serial number before you request the older version licenses.
You must request your older version licenses within 180 days of your purchase of the XE4 product.
Older versions are not included with Starter edition licenses.
Get your earlier version licenses here after you register your XE4 product serial number. You can enter your registered XE4 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 XE4 license is an upgrade, you will not receive duplicate licenses for the older version(s) you upgrade from.
XE4 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-XE3 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 XE4 if you need any of these older versions so you also get the latest version.

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.

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.

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.

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

These earlier versions are generally available from Embarcadero partners and Embarcadero Sales.

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

Some earlier version products that are still sold may no longer be supported. See the Supported Versions List for the latest information by version.