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Adobe ColdFusion

Bring AI into your applications faster and easier.

Build and deliver modern applications faster with a single platform that brings built-in AI, seamless integrations, and a simplified development experience together. Enhance applications with intelligent features, streamline development, and deploy new functionality without the overhead of managing multiple tools or frameworks.

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Adobe ColdFusion Standard

Explore the benefits of Adobe ColdFusion Standard

We've redefined what's possible in application development; Adobe ColdFusion empowers you to tackle the toughest challenges in building and scaling modern web applications.

  1. AI Driven Development
  2. Rapid Development and Productivity
  3. Enhanced Security
  4. Seamless Integration and Deployment
  5. Cost-Effective Scalability
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Build intelligent, AI-powered applications with enterprise-ready capabilities

ColdFusion provides a unified framework for developing AI-driven applications that connect models, enterprise data, and business workflows. With native support for LLM integrations, document processing, RAG, MCP connectivity, and vector databases, teams can build and deploy intelligent features faster while maintaining security, reliability, and control.

  • Connect to leading AI models and enterprise data to power intelligent features across applications.
  • Deliver context-aware, accurate experiences using retrieval, embeddings, and semantic search.
  • Scale AI-driven workflows with built-in security, governance, and enterprise-grade performance.

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Simplify coding and accelerate your development cycles

ColdFusion Standard Edition delivers high productivity with intuitive tools and out-of-the-box features, enabling you to build and deploy applications faster with minimal effort.

  • Accelerate development with CFML, an easy-to-learn, tag-based scripting language.
  • Streamline workflows using over 800 built-in functions and reusable functions and intuitive tooling.
  • Boost productivity through Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for VS Code IDE with intelligent code assist, debugging, and testing tools.

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Build robust, secure applications with confidence

ColdFusion Standard Edition is equipped with powerful, built-in security features that protect your applications and data against vulnerabilities.

  • Safeguard your applications with OWASP-protected features like SQL injection and XSS mitigation.
  • Ensure secure communication using SSL/TLS and encrypted data handling.
  • Protect sensitive data with AES and RSA encryption functions.
  • Manage user access effectively with role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Strengthen session security with timeout settings and encrypted storage.

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Simplify integration and streamline deployments

ColdFusion Standard Edition makes it easy to connect with databases, APIs, and external services, offering deployment flexibility across various platforms.

  • Easily connect to major databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Leverage built-in support for REST and SOAP APIs to enable seamless integration with external systems.
  • Deploy applications anywhere with cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Use containerization with Docker for consistent, scalable deployments.
  • Integrate third-party services like cloud storage, FTP, and payment gateways effortlessly.

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Scale applications efficiently without breaking the bank

Scale applications efficiently without breaking the bank

ColdFusion Standard Edition is designed to help you grow your applications while maintaining optimal performance and controlling costs.

  • Reduce resource usage with a lightweight server footprint for cost-effective hosting.
  • Scale dynamically with horizontal and vertical scaling options.
  • Optimize resources through efficient memory and thread management.

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What’s new in ColdFusion

Discover the latest enhancements across performance, security, AI capabilities, and developer experience.

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Adobe ColdFusion powers innovation for global enterprises.

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3x faster
responsive corporate website upgrades

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Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise

Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise

For mission-critical applications that demand scalability, performance, and advanced security.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard

Adobe ColdFusion Standard

Essential features to build, deploy, and manage applications with speed and simplicity.

Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for VS Code

ColdFusion extension for VS Code

Develop faster with a modern coding experience, built for productivity and flexibility.

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Download Adobe ColdFusion Developer Edition and explore the full capabilities locally.

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Third party technologies

Third-party technologies

Extend your applications with a wide range of integrations to enhance flexibility, functionality, and performance.

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Hosting partners

Run ColdFusion on trusted infrastructure designed for security, scalability, and high performance.

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Development partners

Work with experienced partners to build, optimize, and scale applications with confidence.

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Questions? We have answers.

What is Adobe ColdFusion Standard?
Adobe ColdFusion Standard is a rapid application development platform designed for developers who need to build and deploy modern web applications quickly, with built-in tools for productivity, security, and integration.
Who should use ColdFusion Standard?
ColdFusion Standard is ideal for small to mid-sized teams and applications that require fast development, strong security, and reliable performance without the complexity of enterprise-scale infrastructure.
What is the difference between ColdFusion Standard and Enterprise?
ColdFusion Standard is designed for single-server deployments and moderate workloads, while Enterprise includes advanced capabilities like clustering, high availability, and deeper performance tuning for large-scale systems.
Is ColdFusion Standard good for modern web development?
Yes. ColdFusion Standard supports APIs, integrations, and modern development workflows, making it suitable for building dynamic, data-driven web applications.
Is ColdFusion Standard secure?
ColdFusion Standard includes built-in security features such as server lockdown, protection against common vulnerabilities, and secure session management.
Can ColdFusion Standard scale?
ColdFusion Standard supports cost-effective scalability for moderate workloads, making it suitable for growing applications without requiring enterprise-level infrastructure.
What can you build with ColdFusion Standard?
  • Web applications and portals
  • APIs and backend services
  • Data-driven dashboards
  • Mobile backends and integrations
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