--- description: Review of XMLSpy Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: XMLSpy | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/4499/app-development/software) > [XMLSpy](/software/208912/xmlspy) # XMLSpy Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/208912/xmlspy Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/208912/xmlspy?page=2) > XMLSpy is an on-premise solution that helps businesses leverage XML and JSON editors to build applications and manage modeling processes. Professionals can use the Smart Fix XLM tool to automatically detect, validate and resolve issues across files or codes. XMLSpy allows organizations to create schemas using a drag-and-drop interface and simultaneously apply updates across multiple files, folders or a single project. Managers can create graphical representations of JSON documents, troubleshoot XPath/XQuery and handle refactoring processes. Additionally, it lets users generate nodesets or subsets and debug XSLT stylesheets. XLMSpy enables businesses to validate syntax errors, convert files to XML format and paste content from various applications. Pricing is available on a one-time license basis and support is extended via FAQs, documentation and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 19 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 19 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Altova - **Location**: Beverly, US - **Founded**: 1992 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,049.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free, fully functional 30-day trial available prior to purchase. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Automated Testing - Code Development - Code Editing - Data Modeling - Database Support - Debugging - Document Management - For Developers - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Performance Management - Reporting/Analytics - Software Development - Third-Party Integrations - Web App Development - Web/Mobile App Development - Website Development ## Integrations (5 total) - Altova MapForce - Eclipse IDE - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Visual Studio - StyleVision ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4499/app-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4499/app-development/software) - [Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4413/ide/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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But if you work in coding (by hand) these languages on a daily basis then it is worth it. > > I've written tens of thousands of lines of XSLT code using XMLSpy. It is my favorite XML editor. ----- ### "Great product" — 5.0/5 > **marc** | *28 March 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use xml reader once everything is setup. Can handle big autosar files > > **Cons**: Initial setup can be a headache. Luckily, everything has been documented by my team ----- ### "XMLSpy Review" — 5.0/5 > **Stephen** | *14 September 2023* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like debugging. Everything about it makes it easy to use. > > **Cons**: graphics are not the best, but one can work with > > I loved my time invested and would definitely recommend to other people. ----- ### "XMLSpy for all your XML needs ..its a game changer" — 5.0/5 > **daniel** | *16 October 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: xml spy , if you are required to use XSD, XSLT, XQuery, XBRL, SOAP or whatever XMLish flavor you use, is super convenient. It's basically makes creating and using XML a whole lot faster and makes you look like a xml genius to anyone who sees the files you have made with it.. > > **Cons**: I think it should have been called XMLAwesomerator instead of xml spy ...and I would like it better if my boss had never heard of it because then he would think I was super amazing when he saw the stuff I made with it.... > > Generally used to create class definitions for our Component Object Model project which uses XML to define behavior if its class factory... ----- ### "First class XML based editor and IDE" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 November 2022* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: XMLSpy has everything you need in one product. It's very well designed. The GUI is well laid out, and the interface is intuitive. Being able to visualize your XML, JSON, XSDs etc. is a massive time saver\! > > **Cons**: There was nothing about this product to complain about. From price to implementation, it checked all of the boxes. > > This is a fully featured software for developing XML and web services using XML, JSON, XSD, XSLT, and WSDL SOAP among other things. If you spend time working with these 'languages' XMLSpy is a must-have tool. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/208912/xmlspy?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/208912/xmlspy) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data