SwiftForth

Spec sheet

What it does

SwiftForth is an interactive Forth development environment for creating native applications on Windows, Linux, and macOS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Intended users

FORTH, Inc. describes its development systems as tools for the programming community and says its clients include corporations, government organizations, and entrepreneurs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Support

A new license includes one year of engineer-level email support; support can be renewed annually for $129/year.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Compiler and tools

SwiftForth includes a rule-based optimizing compiler and does not require an external compiler, assembler, or linker.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Debugging

Debugging tools include a cross-reference tool, source browser, disassembler/decompiler, and single-step debugger.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Documentation

PDF documentation is included and comprises the SwiftForth Reference Manual, Forth Standard, and Forth Programmer’s Handbook.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Evaluation

Free evaluation versions have no time limit; the download page describes SwiftForth evaluations for Windows, Linux, and macOS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Native system access

Applications can use native operating-system calls and functions, and SwiftForth provides access to system functions and dynamic libraries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Object-oriented programming

SwiftForth includes SWOOP, a Forth object-oriented programming system.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Platform requirements

The product page lists Windows 10 or later, macOS Catalina or later, and Linux kernel 6.8 or later, and requires an i386-compatible CPU.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Source code

The fully licensed version includes the source code for the kernel, IDE, and features, along with a cross compiler for customizing the kernel.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forth.com

Plans and prices

Every SwiftForth plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• IDE Software#38 of 537.4