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Clarion
What Clarion is
Clarion is a development environment for generating database-driven applications from data definitions, wizards, templates, and code generation. Its wizards can create complete applications without requiring code, while the environment also supports procedure-oriented and object-oriented programming. Clarion works with SQL backends and local ISAM files and can import existing data stores. Integrated debugging and build tools are listed for development. The maker describes users ranging from solo developers and small teams to corporations, government agencies, and the military. The listed operating-system support is Windows. AnyScreen is an add-on for deploying existing Clarion applications as web and mobile apps without JavaScript or CSS knowledge; it lists Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, and Android support, with one server supporting approximately 175 or more users depending on application size. New-license options include Professional at $1,100 a year, Enterprise at $2,100 a year, and AnyScreen at $1,000 a year.
Who it suits
Clarion suits developers and organizations building database applications from structured definitions and generated code. AnyScreen is relevant when existing Clarion applications need web or mobile deployment.
What it does well
- Wizards can create complete applications
- Works with SQL and local ISAM files
- Supports two programming styles
- Integrated debugger and build tools
- AnyScreen supports web and mobile deployment
What to know first
- No free plan
- Listed operating-system support is Windows
- AnyScreen is a separate add-on
- Subscriptions provide updates while active
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AnyScreen Annual Subscription (New License) | Annual subscription; store lists 1,000.00 · Licensed per registered Clarion developer | $1,000 a year |
| Professional Edition (New License) - Core Subscription Program | 12-month subscription; store lists 1,100.00 · One developer license; updates, releases, and beta access while subscription is active | $1,100 a year |
| Enterprise Edition (New License) - Core Subscription Program | 12-month subscription; store lists 2,100.00 · Updates, releases, and beta access while subscription is active | $2,100 a year |
| Enterprise Edition - Annual Site License | Annual site license; store lists 6,000.00 · 12-month period of product updates and new releases | $6,000 a year |
As softvelocity.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Clarion combines generated application construction with conventional programming and database support. Its paid editions and AnyScreen add-on cover development, updates, and deployment across listed environments.
Facts from Clarion's own pages
- AnyScreen platforms
- AnyScreen says Clarion applications can run on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, and Android. · store.softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- AnyScreen scaling
- The AnyScreen page says one server can support approximately 175 or more users depending on application size. · store.softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- App generation
- The maker says its wizards can create complete applications without writing code. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Current platform direction
- The homepage describes Clarion 12 as a bridge to an upcoming 64-bit platform and says Clarion 12 is the final step before that transition. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Data sources
- Clarion says it works with SQL backends and local ISAM files and can import existing data stores. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Programming language
- Clarion supports both procedure oriented and object oriented programming. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Clarion generates database driven applications from data definitions, wizards, templates, and code generation. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Subscription updates
- The Core Subscription Program provides a 12 month window for product updates, new releases, and beta releases while the subscription is active. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Clarion community forums offer free technical support from the developer community and SoftVelocity support staff. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support options
- The support page lists free forums, phone support options, and startup support free within 30 days of a SoftVelocity product purchase. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Target users
- The maker says Clarion is used by solo developers, small teams, large corporations, government agencies, and the military. · softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Web and mobile deployment
- AnyScreen is described as an add-on for deploying existing Clarion applications as web and mobile apps without requiring JavaScript or CSS knowledge. · store.softvelocity.com, 5 Oct 2026
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