The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion redefines modern web application development with a secure, high-performance platform designed for the future. Accelerate development with enhanced containerization and DevOps capabilities, optimize scalability with next-level performance tuning, and ensure enterprise-grade security with cutting-edge security enhancements. Effortlessly integrate with cloud services, databases, and APIs while leveraging powerful spreadsheet, charting, and HTML-to-PDF improvements. Build and deploy robust, dynamic applications faster than ever—no matter the complexity.

The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion is built for developers, IT administrators, and enterprises looking to create high-performance, secure, and scalable web applications with minimal complexity. It is ideal for businesses, government agencies, and organizations that require enterprise-grade security, seamless cloud and API integrations, and advanced performance optimization. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a team looking to modernize applications with DevOps and containerization, ColdFusion provides the tools to build, deploy, and scale dynamic applications effortlessly.

ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) is a powerful, intuitive scripting language designed for building dynamic web applications. It combines tag-based syntax, similar to HTML and XML, with extensive scripting capabilities, making it easy to learn while offering the flexibility to handle complex application logic.

Developers can enhance functionality by extending CFML with custom tags, reusable object-based components, and user-defined functions. CFML seamlessly integrates with Java, .NET, SOAP and REST web services, and modern APIs, ensuring interoperability across platforms. Additionally, ColdFusion enables on-the-fly PDF generation, form field integration, and digital signing, streamlining document workflows within applications.

The Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code is the recommended tool for developing ColdFusion applications. This powerful extension enables developers to edit and validate code, manage files and projects, debug applications, and scan for security vulnerabilities—all within the VS Code environment.

ColdFusion Builder Extension provides a unified, customizable, and extensible development experience, allowing seamless server management, project deployment, and code optimization. However, since ColdFusion pages are simple text files, just like HTML pages, you can also develop them using any text editor of your choice.

Adobe offers training and certification programs, including the Adobe Certified Professional: ColdFusion course, to help developers validate their expertise. Additionally, you can find on-demand training and event videos on the ColdFusion YouTube Channel to deepen your knowledge.

The ColdFusion Community Portal provides a collaborative space for developers to connect, share insights, and stay updated with best practices. For a structured learning experience, Learn CF in a Week, a community-driven training program, teaches the fundamentals of ColdFusion development in just seven days.

All documentation for Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2025 release) is available in electronic format and can be accessed online through ColdFusion Help and Support. However, printed documentation is not included with this release.

Adobe provides a list of trusted hosting partners offering ColdFusion hosting solutions. You can explore these options on the ColdFusion hosting partners page.

Additionally, Adobe ColdFusion is available as pre-configured AMI images on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and VMI instances on Microsoft Azure VMI and Google Cloud Platform, enabling seamless cloud deployment for your applications.

Adobe ColdFusion is built on the Java stack, making it a powerful and efficient application server for developing Java EE-based web applications. With seamless Java integration, ColdFusion allows you to invoke Java classes, access Java objects, and extend applications with Java libraries—directly from CFML.

The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion further enhances Java compatibility, enabling efficient interoperability between ColdFusion and Java components. For more details on Java integration, visit ColdFusion Help and Support.

With the 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion, perpetual licensing is no longer available. To continue receiving the latest features, security updates, and performance enhancements, existing customers must transition to a subscription-based model. You can subscribe to Adobe ColdFusion under a flexible plan that ensures continuous access to the most up-to-date version, along with ongoing support and upgrades. Contact Adobe Sales to explore your subscription options and migrate to the latest version.

The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion brings powerful enhancements to performance, security, DevOps, and modern web development, making it the most advanced version yet. Leverage cutting-edge containerization and cloud-native integrations, optimize scalability with improved performance tuning, and ensure enterprise-grade security with the latest OWASP protection and encryption updates.

Enhancements in spreadsheet, charting, and HTML-to-PDF capabilities allow for richer data handling and seamless reporting, while DevOps-focused tools streamline application deployment and management.

For a full list of features, click here.

With the 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion, perpetual licensing is no longer available. Adobe ColdFusion is now offered through a subscription-based model, ensuring continuous access to the latest updates, security patches, and performance enhancements.

Pricing varies based on the edition, Adobe Enterprise price is at $2930 and ColdFusion Standard at $760. Contact Adobe Sales for detailed pricing and subscription options tailored to your requirements.

Yes. Adobe offers educational pricing for the 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion at a discounted rate for qualified educational institutions and students. Contact Adobe Sales to check eligibility and receive pricing details.

Yes. You can download a free, fully functional 30-day trial of the 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion to explore its features before subscribing.

To download the trial version, visit Adobe ColdFusion Trial.

Adobe is authorized to redistribute Oracle JDK as part of ColdFusion. ColdFusion customers are permitted to use the bundled Oracle JDK solely for running ColdFusion applications, in accordance with Oracle's applicable licensing terms. No separate Oracle JDK license is required for this use.

No, there are no additional licensing costs or financial obligations for ColdFusion customers related to the use of bundled Oracle JDK.

No. Adobe provides support for the Oracle Java SE bundled with ColdFusion. Customers do not need to contract separately with Oracle for support related to ColdFusion.

Yes, provided the use is limited to developing and running ColdFusion applications, in accordance with ColdFusion license terms and Oracle's license terms.

Yes

No. The use of Oracle Java SE for applications other than ColdFusion will require a separate license from Oracle.

Yes. When downloading Oracle Java SE from Adobe’s Software Distribution platform, ColdFusion customers will be presented with Oracle’s applicable terms of use, which must be accepted.

No. Adobe only supports and certifies Oracle Java SE JDK for running ColdFusion applications. Refer to the ColdFusion support matrix for guidance on specific versions.

Refer to the official ColdFusion documentation and support matrix for details on the Oracle Java SE JDK versions supported by your ColdFusion release.

Each ColdFusion Server version supports a different Java SE release, refer to the support matrix to find out which version of Java is supported.

Yes. Oracle Java SE JDKs will continue to be supported for use with Adobe ColdFusion

The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion supports the following Java EE application servers:

For the latest compatibility details, refer to the ColdFusion system support matrix.

Adobe ColdFusion supports a wide range of databases, including:

For a complete list of supported databases, refer to the ColdFusion system support matrix.

ColdFusion is compatible with major web servers, including:

For a full list of supported web servers, refer to the ColdFusion system support matrix.

No. The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion does not support 32-bit installations and cannot run as a 32-bit application on Microsoft Windows, Linux, or macOS. For details about supported platforms, refer to the ColdFusion system requirements.

With the new release of Adobe ColdFusion, perpetual licensing is no longer available. ColdFusion is now offered as a subscription-based model, available for purchase online from Adobe or through Adobe’s network of partners and resellers. Contact Adobe Sales to explore the best subscription plan for your business.

Customers with active ColdFusion subscriptions or maintenance plans should have received an email or letter with upgrade instructions. If you have not received your upgrade details, please contact Customer Service and include your ColdFusion serial number in your request.

Named User Licensing (NUL) is a user-based licensing model where each individual user is assigned a license through their Adobe ID or enterprise login. This model ensures that the software is linked to a specific user rather than a machine, enabling access across multiple devices and cloud-based features.

Feature Restricted Licensing (FRL) is designed for secure, controlled environments where internet access is limited or restricted. It allows organizations to deploy Adobe software without requiring users to sign in, but it restricts access to certain online features that require cloud connectivity.

Choose NUL if:

Choose FRL if:

Yes, FRL is designed to work in offline or secure environments, but it may require periodic reactivation or updates through IT-managed deployment.

Yes, organizations can have a mix of NUL for users who need full cloud access and FRL for secure environments where restrictions are required.

NUL requires periodic online validation, but users can still work offline for a limited period. If the software cannot validate the license within the grace period, access may be restricted until reconnected.

Yes, but since FRL limits internet access, updates must be managed and deployed by IT administrators through controlled distribution channels.

No, since FRL restricts online features, users will not have access to Adobe Creative Cloud storage, shared libraries, or real-time collaboration tools.

Your M&S contract remains valid until its expiration date. You will get the subscription offer of the 2025 release until the contract expiration date. After that, we encourage you to transition to the ColdFusion subscription, which provides continuous updates, premium support, and streamlined licensing.

Yes. If you wish to switch to a subscription model early, reach out to your Adobe representative or reseller. They will guide you through available options for a smooth transition.

Absolutely. You will continue to receive all the promised updates and patches for the duration of your M&S contract. After it ends, subscription customers receive all ongoing patches automatically.

No. Moving from M&S to subscription does not require rewriting your applications. You can continue using the same codebase, with the added advantage of simpler updates and licensing.

Subscription pricing is often more cost-effective over time and ensures continuous access to new features and updates. You’ll avoid larger, one-time upgrade costs and maintain a predictable annual budget for licensing.

Please connect with your Adobe account representative or authorized reseller. They’ll provide detailed guidance, pricing information, and support to help you make a smooth transition.

No. Adobe ColdFusion (2025 release) uses CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language), making it easy to build powerful web applications without requiring Java expertise. ColdFusion allows developers to leverage the power of Java application servers without needing to learn complex technologies like Java, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java Servlets, or Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB).

For Java developers, ColdFusion offers seamless Java integration, allowing the use of existing Java libraries and classes since ColdFusion applications compile directly to Java Virtual Machine (JVM) bytecode, just like Java source code.

Yes. Adobe ColdFusion fully supports .NET integration, enabling CFML applications to interact with local or remote Microsoft .NET assembly classes as CFML objects. Developers can:

The Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code is the recommended tool for ColdFusion development. This extension allows developers to:

ColdFusion Builder Extension provides a unified, customizable, and extensible development environment, enabling seamless server management, project deployment, and performance monitoring. However, since ColdFusion pages are simple text files (similar to HTML), you can also develop applications using any standard text editor.

Gain full control and optimization over your ColdFusion applications with the powerful Performance Monitoring Toolset. This standalone, low-overhead server provides end-to-end visibility, enabling you to monitor and troubleshoot server, database, and network issues in real time—before they impact users.

Yes, the Performance Monitoring Toolset is included in both the Enterprise and Standard editions of Adobe ColdFusion.

While the Performance Monitoring Toolset can be installed on the same machine as the ColdFusion server, it is recommended to install it on a separate machine for optimal monitoring performance and reduced resource consumption.

Yes. The 2025 release of Adobe ColdFusion supports migration from ColdFusion 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023, ensuring a smooth transition for existing applications.

Adobe ColdFusion (2025 release) is now available exclusively through a subscription-based licensing model. You can purchase it online from Adobe or through our network of partners and resellers. Contact Adobe Sales for more details on the best plan for your business.

Adobe ColdFusion (2025 release) is available in two editions:

Pricing is based on subscription licensing, ensuring continuous updates and support. Contact Adobe Sales for pricing details.

ColdFusion Enterprise Edition is designed for high-performance, mission-critical applications, offering clustering, load balancing, enhanced security, and API management. It provides deep insights into application performance and supports virtualized and cloud deployments.

ColdFusion Standard Edition is best suited for moderate-traffic applications, providing a robust development platform with essential ColdFusion features. Some advanced capabilities, such as clustering and API Manager, are exclusive to the Enterprise Edition.

For a detailed comparison, visit the ColdFusion product editions page.

With the transition to a subscription-based model, upgrade pricing is available for customers with an active ColdFusion (2023 or earlier) license. Contact Adobe Sales to explore upgrade options.

ColdFusion licensing for containerized environments follows the ColdFusion End User Licensing Agreement (EULA). Each containerized instance of ColdFusion must be individually licensed.

For example, if two ColdFusion containers are running on a single VM, both must be licensed separately based on that VM instance. Contact Adobe for detailed licensing terms.

If you recently purchased ColdFusion (2023 release), you may be eligible for an upgrade. Submit your request via Adobe Customer Service to confirm your eligibility.

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You can convert your ColdFusion trial into a subscription to continue using the software. Simply select a subscription plan on the Adobe ColdFusion product page and follow the purchase process.

For more details, see Subscription information and pricing in the ColdFusion FAQ.

You can cancel your ColdFusion subscription by contacting Adobe Support. Once your subscription is canceled, you will no longer have access to the software.

For more details, see Subscription information and pricing in the ColdFusion FAQ.

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