As of 2025–2026, Xojo has streamlined its licensing structure to better reflect the cross-platform value of the tool, though these changes have impacted the entry-level options previously available to hobbyists. Core Licensing Tiers (2026 Updates)
Note: Existing Lite license holders can renew their current licenses until , after which they must upgrade to a standard tier to receive new updates. The "Perpetual Use" Advantage xojo license
Xojo follows a "Free to Develop, Pay to Build" model. You can download the IDE, write code, and run your projects in debug mode for free. A license is only required when you want to your project into a standalone executable or save it in version-control-friendly formats like Text or XML. Core Licensing Model As of 2025–2026, Xojo has streamlined its licensing
: You can write code, design interfaces, and run your apps in "Debug Mode" to test them on your own machine. You can download the IDE, write code, and