Download and Install Perl: ActivePerl
The trusted Perl distribution for Windows, Linux and Mac, pre-bundled with top Perl modules – free for development use.
Get ActivePerl Community Edition
If you need 32-bit or other older/legacy versions, they are available through our new ActiveState Platform by subscribing to at least Team Tier. See pricing here.
ActivePerl is now offered through the ActiveState Platform. Create a free account above and get these benefits:
- Download ActivePerl and get notified of updates
- Customize Perl with only the packages you need
- Share your Perl runtime environment with your team
Build a custom Perl tailored to your needs
- Pick only the packages you need
- We automatically resolve all dependencies
- You get an easy-to-deploy runtime environment
By downloading ActivePerl Community Edition, you agree to comply with the terms of use of the ActiveState Community License. Need help? Please refer to our documentation.
Licensing Options For Beyond Development Use
Commercial support, older versions of Perl, or redistributing ActivePerl in your software – We’ve got you covered on the ActiveState Platform. Compare pricing options in detail.
ActiveState Platform
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