Features
SocketTools provides everything you need to get started, including documentation and examples, along with free technical support to answer any development questions that you have.
Windows 11 and Server 2025
Native libraries and C++ classes (32-bit and 64-bit)
File Transfers, Web Services and Email
Secure Custom Servers
GeoIP Location Services
Data Encryption and Compression
TLS 1.3 and SSH 2.0
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
IPv4 and IPv6 Connections
Product Overview
The SocketTools Library Edition includes native Windows libraries (DLLs) which provide an extensive collection of APIs for uploading and downloading files, accessing web-based services, sending and retrieving e-mail messages, executing commands on remote servers, interactive terminal sessions and much more.
Supported protocols include DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, IMAP4, NNTP, POP3, SMTP, SSH and TELNET. General purpose TCP and UDP client and server support is also included, along with support for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. A single interface provides both synchronous and asynchronous network connections.
SocketTools provides secure, private cloud storage for your applications, geographical IP location and text messaging APIs. There are no additional third-party services for you to subscribe to, and no additional fees to access these services in your applications. Everything is included with your Library Edition development license.
Secure connections are supported using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Shell (SSH) protocols with AES-256 bit encryption. Security features in the components can be enabled with just a few lines of code and do not require any experience with data encryption or cryptography.
The SocketTools libraries are native Windows DLLs, compatible with Visual Studio 2010 and later versions, including Visual Studio 2022. Both 32-bit and 64-bit libraries are included, with support for C/C++, Visual Basic, Object Pascal, PowerBASIC and several other languages.
The Library Edition provides a comprehensive API that is very similar in design to the standard Windows API. It uses the same calling conventions, and most functions use only integral data types, strings and simple structures. This makes it easy to use and the libraries are compatible with a wide variety of free and commercial development tools.
Free Technical Support
A SocketTools Library Edition license includes free technical support by e-mail, and access to support resources such as our knowledge base and online help. Technical reference documentation and example programs are included with the product. If you have critical support needs, you can also purchase additional support with your license.
Evaluate SocketTools
You can download a free, fully functional evaluation copy of SocketTools that you can use for 30 days. Your evaluation also includes free technical support when you have questions. After you have purchased a license, you can use the SocketTools components in as many projects as you wish, and redistribute your software to an unlimited number of users, without any additional runtime licensing fees.