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IAR Embedded Workbench
Uppsala, Sweden
What it 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. The C-SPY debugger provides real-time trace, code coverage, function profiling, and RTOS awareness. IAR C-STAT offers 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 integrate with CI/CD pipelines. Supported debug probes include I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro, and ST-LINK. Built-in plugins provide RTOS awareness for systems including PX5 RTOS and Zephyr RTOS. The IDE runs natively on Linux and Windows. Legacy architectures such as ColdFire, H8, HCS12, and SH are available by request only. 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. IAR’s Platform subscription combines named-user licenses and build capacity for automated builds and CI/CD; pricing is on request.
For and against
For
- Supports over 20 architectures.
- C-SPY includes trace, coverage, profiling, and RTOS awareness.
- Works with VS Code and Eclipse.
- Supports CMake and CI/CD integration.
- Runs natively on Linux and Windows.
Against
- Evaluation is limited to non-commercial use.
- Evaluation excludes C-STAT and MISRA C support.
- Evaluation includes limited technical support.
- Legacy architectures are available by request only.
The verdict
IAR Embedded Workbench combines core build and debug tools with architecture support, analysis options, and integration paths. The 14-day evaluation has stated restrictions, and paid subscription pricing is available by request.
Who it suits
IAR Embedded Workbench suits embedded development and security teams working with its supported architectures. It may be relevant to teams using Linux or Windows and integrating builds with CI/CD.
Plans and prices
IAR Embedded Workbench evaluation
Non-commercial use · no runtime-library source · C-STAT and MISRA C unavailable · limited support
Read 19 Oct 2026 · iar.com
IAR Platform subscription
Named-user seats · build capacity for CI/CD · access to all portfolio products
Read 19 Oct 2026 · iar.com
On the record
- Acquisition record
- Crunchbase records IAR Systems as acquired by The Qt Company in a cash transaction.crunchbase.com · read 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.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Architecture coverage
- The product supports more than 20 processor architectures, including Arm, RISC-V, 8051, MSP430, AVR and several Renesas families.iar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Architecture support
- It supports over 20 architectures, including Arm, RISC-V, 8051, MSP430, AVR, and several Renesas families.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Build integrations
- The toolchain works with VS Code and Eclipse, supports CMake builds, and can integrate with CI/CD pipelines.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- LinkedIn lists IAR as founded in 1983.linkedin.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- IAR lists its headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden.linkedin.com · read 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.linkedin.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Compiler
- Its optimizing IAR C/C++ Compiler targets small code size and low power consumption.iar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Debugger
- C-SPY provides real-time trace, code coverage, profiling and RTOS-aware debugging.iar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Debugging
- The C-SPY debugger provides real-time trace, code coverage, function profiling, and RTOS awareness.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- IAR’s documentation portal covers most releases after June 30, 2025, while older product documentation is supplied in installed software.docs.iar.com · read 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.updates.iar.com · read 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.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The IDE supports custom build tools, external tools, custom argument variables and adding IAR Visual State.docs.iar.com · read 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.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- Supported debug probes include I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro, and ST-LINK.iar.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware integrations
- Supported debug hardware includes I-jet, I-jet Trace, J-Link, PE Micro and ST-LINK probes.iar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
