About
Lazarus is a Delphi-compatible cross-platform RAD IDE for Free Pascal. It includes a graphical form designer, component library, and tools for building desktop and other applications from Pascal source code.
The project targets developers who want an open-source IDE with Windows, Linux, and macOS support. The download page lists Lazarus 4.8 with FPC 3.2.2, plus platform-specific installers for Windows, Linux DEB/RPM, macOS, and source archives.
- Delphi-compatible Pascal IDE
- Cross-platform Windows, Linux, macOS
- Graphical drag-and-drop form designer
- Open-source GPL/LGPL licensing
- FPC 3.2.2 bundled release
- Platform-specific installers and source
Free Tier Value
This is an always-free, open-source IDE download with no paid tier shown on the page and no usage caps described, so there is no defensible monthly dollar equivalent to estimate. Because it is perpetual and uncapped, it scores as fully free rather than as a limited trial or freemium plan.
What's included in the free tier
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Details aren't itemized for this entry yet - check the pricing page below for the latest.
See Lazarus pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is Lazarus free forever?
Yes. Lazarus is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
What is Lazarus's free tier worth?
Lazarus's free tier has no dollar cap - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 90/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.