Delphi Product Editions
Delphi is available in four editions – Starter, Professional, Enterprise, and Architect. Delphi is also available as part of the RAD Studio development suite.
Choose the Delphi edition that's right for you
| Starter | Pro | Enterprise | Architect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop 32-bit Windows apps | ||||
| Develop 64-bit Windows apps | ||||
| Develop Universal 32-bit and 64-bit iOS apps | Optional | |||
| Develop Android apps | Optional | |||
| Develop OS X apps | ||||
| Develop Linux apps | ||||
| Comprehensive VCL and FMX component sets | Limited | |||
| Library source code | ||||
| Build database apps with local/embedded connectivity | ||||
| Build database apps with client/server connectivity | Optional* | |||
| Enterprise Mobility Services1 (Developer License) | ||||
| DataSnap multi-tier SDK | ||||
| SQL database tools | ||||
| Data modeling tools | ||||
| Commercial use license | Limited | Full | Full | Full |
| Access to earlier version licenses |
* Requires FireDAC Client/Server Add-On Pack for "Delphi Professional"1
1Additional per user deployment fee required
See the Delphi full Feature Matrix (PDF) for a more detailed comparison.
More About the Delphi Product Editions
Delphi Architect
Embarcadero® Delphi® Architect is the fastest way to build and update data-rich, hyper connected, visually engaging applications for Windows 10, Mac, Mobile, IoT and more. Quickly and easily update VCL and FMX applications to Windows 10 with the new Windows 10 VCL Controls, Styles, and Universal Windows Platform services components. Architect provides visual data modeling with ER/Studio Developer Edition to help developers get the most value out of enterprise databases and data structures.
Delphi Enterprise
Embarcadero® Delphi Enterprise is fastest software development for ISVs and enterprise developers. Build client/server and n-tier connected apps that connect to a wide array of enterprise database and cloud platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, InterBase, Amazon and Microsoft Azure. Delphi Enterprise includes everything in the Professional edition, plus enterprise data connectivity with DataSnap SDK and includes an Enterprise Mobility Services Developer License.
Delphi Professional
Embarcadero® Delphi® Professional is the fastest way to build and update data-rich, hyper connected, visually engaging applications for Windows 10, Mac, Mobile, IoT and more. Quickly and easily update VCL and FMX applications to Windows 10 with the new Windows 10 VCL Controls, Styles, and Universal Windows Platform services components.
Mobile Add-on Pack For Delphi Professional
Product Description:
The Mobile Add-On Pack for Delphi Professional extends Delphi Professional to create connected mobile applications for Android and iOS from a single Delphi codebase. Required: Delphi Professional
Mobile Add-on Pack For Delphi Professional
Firedac Client/server Pack For Delphi Professional
The FireDAC Client/Server Add-On Pack enables client/server database connectivity and support for additional enterprise databases in Delphi Professional. With its powerful universal architecture FireDAC enables direct access from your applications to Oracle, SQL Server, InterBase, DB2, Firebird, SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Anywhere, Advantage DB, Access, Informix, and more.
Firedac Client/server Pack For Delphi Professional
Delphi Starter Edition
Delphi® Starter is a great way to get started building high-performance Delphi apps for Windows. Delphi Starter includes a streamlined IDE, code editor, integrated debugger, two-way visual designers to speed development, hundreds of visual components, and a limited commercial use license. Database components and drivers are not included. Starter Delphi FAQ
Delphi Upgrade From Starter
Delphi Starter edition users are eligible for a discount when moving up to any other edition.
Upgrade Eligibility:
Available to registered users of XE7-10.x versions of Delphi Starter Edition.
Delphi in Embarcadero RAD Studio
Delphi is also available as part of Embarcadero RAD Studio. Embarcadero® RAD Studio™ is the fastest way to build and update data-rich, hyper connected, visually engaging applications for Windows 10, Mac, Mobile, IoT and more using Object Pascal and C++. Quickly and easily update VCL and FMX applications to Windows 10 with the new Windows 10 VCL Controls, Styles, and Universal Windows Platform services components. RAD Studio includes Delphi, C++Builder and HTML5 Builder.