IAR Embedded Workbench
IAR Embedded Workbench is an embedded development toolchain that combines an IDE with an optimizing compiler, linker, assembler, and debugger.
What IAR Embedded Workbench is
IAR Embedded Workbench is an embedded development toolchain that combines an IDE with an optimizing compiler, linker, assembler, and debugger. It supports over 20 architectures, including Arm, RISC-V, 8051, MSP430, AVR, and several Renesas families. Its C-SPY debugger offers real-time trace, code coverage, function profiling, and RTOS awareness. IAR C-STAT provides static analysis, while C-RUN detects runtime errors and is available for Arm and RX. The toolchain works with VS Code and Eclipse, supports CMake builds, and can connect with CI/CD pipelines. Debug probes include I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro, and ST-LINK. The IDE runs natively on Linux and Windows, and built-in plugins add RTOS awareness for systems including PX5 RTOS and Zephyr RTOS. A 14-day evaluation is available for non-commercial use; it excludes runtime library source code, C-STAT, and MISRA C support, and includes limited technical support. Pricing is on request.
Good
- Toolchain covers more than 20 architectures.
- C-SPY includes trace, coverage, and profiling.
- Works with CMake, VS Code, and Eclipse.
- Includes RTOS awareness plugins.
Watch out
- Evaluation is limited to non-commercial use.
- Evaluation excludes C-STAT and MISRA C support.
- Legacy architectures are available by request only.
- Pricing is on request.
Who it suits
It suits embedded development and embedded security teams working with supported architectures on Linux or Windows. Teams evaluating the tool should note the trial's non-commercial restriction and excluded features.
Verdict
IAR Embedded Workbench brings compilation, debugging, and analysis tools together for a broad range of embedded targets. Check architecture coverage and evaluation exclusions against your requirements before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From IAR Embedded Workbench's own pricing page, checked 19 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| IAR Embedded Workbench evaluation | Free | Non-commercial use · no runtime-library source · C-STAT and MISRA C unavailable · limited support · C-RUN limited to 12 KB per build for Arm/RX · 14 days |
| IAR Platform subscription | Priced on request | Named-user seats · build capacity for CI/CD · access to all portfolio products |
The facts
Each one read from IAR Embedded Workbench's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Acquisition record
- Crunchbase records IAR Systems as acquired by The Qt Company in a cash transaction.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Analysis tools
- IAR C-STAT provides static analysis and IAR C-RUN provides runtime error detection; C-RUN is available for Arm and RX.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Architecture coverage
- The product supports more than 20 processor architectures, including Arm, RISC-V, 8051, MSP430, AVR and several Renesas families.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Architecture support
- It supports over 20 architectures, including Arm, RISC-V, 8051, MSP430, AVR, and several Renesas families.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Build integrations
- The toolchain works with VS Code and Eclipse, supports CMake builds, and can integrate with CI/CD pipelines.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Compiler
- Its optimizing IAR C/C++ Compiler targets small code size and low power consumption.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Debugger
- C-SPY provides real-time trace, code coverage, profiling and RTOS-aware debugging.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Debugging
- The C-SPY debugger provides real-time trace, code coverage, function profiling, and RTOS awareness.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- IAR’s documentation portal covers most releases after June 30, 2025, while older product documentation is supplied in installed software.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Published guides include IDE project management, C/C++ development, assembler, C-SPY debugging, C-STAT, migration, licensing and debugger probes.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Evaluation limits
- The evaluation is non-commercial, excludes runtime library source code, C-STAT, and MISRA C support, and includes limited technical support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The IDE supports custom build tools, external tools, custom argument variables and adding IAR Visual State.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Functional safety
- IAR says Embedded Workbench is TÜV SÜD certified to meet multiple functional safety standards, with new platform releases undergoing certification.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- Supported debug probes include I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro, and ST-LINK.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware integrations
- Supported debug hardware includes I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro and ST-LINK probes.checked 19 Oct 2026
- IDE integrations
- IAR provides integrations for Eclipse and Visual Studio Code, including project building and debugging workflows.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- IAR describes its software and services as serving embedded development and embedded security teams across companies worldwide.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Legacy architecture limit
- Legacy architectures including ColdFire, H8, HCS12, and SH are available by request only.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing models
- Installation documentation describes mobile dongle, PC-locked single-user and network multi-user licenses.checked 19 Oct 2026
The company
- Company founded
- LinkedIn lists IAR as founded in 1983.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- IAR lists its headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn classifies IAR in the 201–500 employee range, while IAR’s corporate page states more than 220 employees in 13 offices.checked 19 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1983checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Uppsala, Swedenchecked 28 Sep 2026
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