RAD Studio Previous Versions

When you buy the latest version of RAD Studio, you also get access to earlier versions of Delphi and C++Builder 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.

RAD Studio XE4 includes access to previous versions

Embarcadero RAD Studio XE4 is the current version of RAD Studio. With RAD Studio XE4, you also get access to licenses for older versions – Delphi 7, Delphi 2007, Delphi 2009, Delphi 2010, Delphi XE, Delphi XE2, Delphi XE3, C++Builder 6, C++Builder 2007, C++Builder 2009, C++Builder 2010, C++Builder XE, C++Builder XE2, C++Builder XE3 and RadPHP XE and XE2.

How to get your earlier version licenses and downloads


Named user licenses, 5-packs or 10-packs

  • You must register your RAD Studio 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.
  • XE4 users click here to get your earlier version licenses 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.
  • Delphi 7 and C++Builder 6 are not available as part of the network licenses but on request you can receive one Delphi 7 and one C++Builder 6 serial number per license purchased.
  • The Delphi 7 and C++Builder 6 licenses cannot be managed via the license server or used concurrently.

Limited availability of standalone earlier versions

The following older versions of RAD Studio are also still sold separately on a limited basis. We recommend purchasing RAD Studio XE4 if you need any of these older versions so you also get the latest version.

Embarcadero RAD Studio XE3

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate and Architect. Also available as part of Embarcadero All-Access XE. Purchasers of RAD Studio 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

Embarcadero RAD Studio XE2

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate and Architect. Also available as part of Embarcadero All-Access XE. 

Release date: August 2011

Embarcadero RAD Studio XE

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of Embarcadero All-Access XE. 

Release date: August 2010

Embarcadero RAD Studio 2010

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of Embarcadero All-Access XE.

Release date: August 2009

CodeGear RAD Studio 2009

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise, Architect. Also available as part of Embarcadero All-Access XE.

Release date: September 2008

CodeGear RAD Studio 2007

Available editions: Professional, Enterprise. The Delphi and C++Builder portions of RAD Studio 2007 are also available as part of RAD Studio XE and Embarcadero All-Access XE. The Delphi for .NET portion of RAD Studio 2007 is only available by purchasing RAD Studio 2007 separately.

Release date: September 2007

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

Borland Developer Studio 2006 is no longer available.

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