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Altova XMLSpy

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Purpose
XMLSpy is a JSON and XML editor for designing, editing, validating, transforming, and debugging structured data and related technologies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Intended users
Altova describes XMLSpy as a professional development IDE for developers working with XML, JSON, schemas, transformations, XBRL, SOAP, and related technologies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Platforms
XMLSpy's primary platform is Windows; Altova says it runs on macOS using Parallels.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · altova.com
Support
Altova provides XMLSpy online and PDF manuals, and its company page lists a technical support form.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria and Marblehead, Massachusetts, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · altova.com
Founded
1992Read 28 Sep 2026 · altova.com
AI features
Optional Altova AI integration can generate sample XML documents and XSLT or XQuery transformations, and provides an interactive chat window.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Database integrations
XMLSpy connects to 15 listed relational databases and supports querying SQL data and importing or exporting data between databases and XML.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Development integrations
It integrates with Visual Studio, Eclipse, SharePoint Server, and installed RaptorXML Servers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Extension support
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · altova.com
Large-file handling
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · altova.com
Security and trust
Altova documentation states software activation can transmit license-related data, including operating system, IP address, date and time, software version, and computer name, to an Altova license server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · altova.com
Transformation tools
The product includes editors, debuggers, and profilers for XSLT, XPath, and XQuery.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Trial and license options
Altova offers a fully functional 30-day trial; permanent licenses are available as installed, concurrent-user, or named-user licenses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Validation
SmartFix validates XML and can automatically suggest or apply corrections to errors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
Web services
XMLSpy includes graphical WSDL editing and SOAP client and debugger tools for SOAP 1.1 and 1.2.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
XBRL
XMLSpy has XBRL Certified Software designation from XBRL International for creating and consuming XBRL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com
XML and JSON editing
It offers text and graphical editing views, including XML Grid View and JSON Grid View.Read 11 Oct 2026 · altova.com

Plans and prices

Professional Price not published 1 user Read 21 Sep 2026 · shop.altova.com
Enterprise Price not published 1 user Read 21 Sep 2026 · shop.altova.com
XMLSpy Professional XML Editor $679, paid once One-time license price; Support and Maintenance Package and AI subscription are separately priced options. Professional edition · installed, concurrent, or named user license · 1-user price; volume pricing available Read 11 Oct 2026 · shop.altova.com
XMLSpy Enterprise XML Editor $1,099, paid once Starting license price; Support and Maintenance Package and AI subscription are separately priced options. Enterprise edition · includes advanced functionality such as XBRL, web services, code generation, XSLT/XQuery back-mapping, and Apache Avro support Read 11 Oct 2026 · shop.altova.com

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