: Embarcadero offers a Community Edition that is free for students, hobbyists, and startups with revenue under $5,000 USD. It provides a full-featured IDE for building apps on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Here's why, followed by the responsible alternatives you should consider instead.

: You will not have access to official technical support, documentation updates, or the integrated package managers (like GetIt) required for modern development. Safe and Legal Alternatives

Using unlicensed software in a professional or commercial environment can lead to heavy fines and legal action from Embarcadero.