One Effort Multiple Platforms

There are currently four versions (SKUs) of 8th:

• Free
• Hobbyist
• Professional
• Enterprise

They differ in the features they provide. As mentioned on the builtin features page, all 8th versions have the same base features. The differences are in the “extras”.

The purchase price of the non-free versions entitles you to one year of subscriptions to updates for that version. When that subscription expires, you may renew it (at a much lower price) or let it lapse. Once lapsed, any new versions of 8th you get will be the “Free” version (unless you’ve upgraded).

Regardless of the status of your update subscription, you may continue to use your version of 8th, and produce executables with it, as long as you wish. Your specific version of 8th never expires, and there is no limitation on how many executables you can deploy with it nor how long those executables are valid.

Upgrading from your version to a more capable SKU can be done at any time, and extends your update subscription for a year from the upgrade date.

Note: The Free version does not have 32-bit binaries for desktop OSes, nor does it have 64-bit Android or RPI binaries. Get the Free version

This version adds access to or support for:

• GPIO / I2C / serial ports
• Sound
• Camera
• QR Codes
• 32-bit Linux and Windows binaries
• 64-bit Android and RPI binaries

It currently costs $49, and the update renewal is $20. Get the Hobbyist version

In addtion to “Hobbyist” version features, this version adds access to or support for:

• Creating encrypted and signed binaries
• Bluetooth
• Blockchain
• MySQL / ODBC / KV databases
• Android Watch-OS
• iOS simulator
• MessagePack format
• Fingerprint sensor
• base16/32/85 encoding
• PDF output
• Apple M1 binary

It currently costs $249, and the update renewal is $49. Get the Professional version

This is the “Professional” version, with the addition of access to the 8th source-code (after signing an NDA) and priority support.

It currently costs $2,999, and the update renewal is $249. Get the Enterprise version

In addition to the four standard SKUs, we also provide an “OEM-specific” option. That is a version of 8th specifically tailored to your requirements, based on the “Enterprise” SKU.

Because it involves development work which depends on your precise needs, the cost is variable. If you are interested, email us to open the discussion.