4D

Spec sheet

Product

4D is a development platform for creating and deploying custom business applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Trial

The 30-day trial provides full access to the 4D development and deployment platform.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Integrations

4D Server can communicate with web services on platforms such as Microsoft .NET and J2EE and with applications such as Microsoft Office.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Privacy

4D states that it processes personal data in its roles as website and software publisher and identifies its French company as the data controller.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Support

4D directs end users first to the developer who created their solution and provides developer support options and direct contact information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Headquarters

Le Pecq, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · us.4d.com

Founded

1984Read 28 Sep 2026 · us.4d.com

Company history

4D says Laurent Ribardière created the company in 1984 to simplify professional application creation with a graphical relational database.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Data access

4D Server combines a relational database with ORDA and can act as a database, SQL server, web server, and application server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Deployment requirement

4D Server is mandatory for deploying any 4D solution, and the listed subscription includes a license for two concurrent users.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Desktop limits

4D Desktop is for single-user deployment or use as a client for an external database, and requires one license for each computer where it is installed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Developer audiences

4D describes its developer audience as consultants, ISVs, and in-house developers creating web, mobile, and desktop applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Development features

4D Developer Professional includes Qodly Studio for web interface development, a component builder, and development and testing servers for web services and SQL.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Included server features

The 4D Server offering lists REST and HTTP(S) clients, a SQL database engine, backup, maintenance, and a Security Center.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Maintenance

The annual Maintenance Program covers new features, security patches, compatibility fixes, and access to releases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Supported systems

The 4D 21.2 LTS download page lists Windows 11 and Windows Server 2016–2025, plus macOS Sonoma 14 through macOS Tahoe 26, as minimum supported systems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · us.4d.com

Plans and prices

Every 4D plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Integrated Development Environments#6 of 658.8