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ActiveState – Secure Open Source Runtime & Dependency Management
ActiveState enables organizations to build and manage secure open source runtimes easily, providing pre-built and vetted packages for Python, Perl, and Tcl. The ActiveState Platform automates dependency resolution and reduces security risks associated with unmanaged open source components.
Key Solutions
- ActiveState Platform – Automated building and packaging of secure open source runtimes for multiple operating systems.
- ActivePython – Enterprise-grade Python distribution with curated libraries and security compliance.
- ActivePerl – Professionally supported Perl distribution trusted by DevOps teams and legacy systems.
- ActiveTcl – Verified Tcl distribution used in embedded and industrial applications.
Why Choose ActiveState?
- Secure supply chain for open source dependencies
- Automated vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Reproducible builds across macOS, Windows & Linux
- Faster environment setup for developers & CI pipelines
- Support for legacy runtime versions critical to enterprise workloads
Use Cases
- Enterprise development teams running Python & Perl workloads
- Application modernization for older open source systems
- Secure DevOps and compliance-focused SDLC environments
- Cross-platform runtime distribution for ISVs
Supported Platforms
- Windows 10 / 11
- Linux (CentOS, RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu)
- macOS (Intel / Apple Silicon depending on build availability)
Licensing Options
- Subscription licensing for enterprise teams
- Support packages for long-term maintenance
- Custom runtime builds for commercial applications
Benefits for IT & DevOps
- Fewer build failures with validated packages
- Centralized management of runtime versions & dependencies
- Works with CI/CD systems like GitHub, GitLab & Azure DevOps
Get ActiveState Solutions
For ActiveState licenses, renewals, or technical consultation, please contact us:
ActiveState Software Inc. develops, sells, and supports cross-platform development tools for dynamic languages such as Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Tcl, as well as language distributions and enterprise services.
* ESD: electronic software download.
All the products are digital in nature and are downloaded/shipped online. There will be no physical CD/manual.







