Getting started with Corda is simple.
Build distributed applications fast and for the future. Corda is available as a Community Edition (open source) and an Enterprise Edition (licensed).
Corda now comes in two fully supported editions–Community and Enterprise. No matter where you are on your blockchain journey R3 is here to support you and shorten your time to market.
Community Edition
Build and run your first Corda application in minutes using production-ready open-source code and sample apps.
This Edition is eligible for additional support with Community Edition Packages.
Enterprise Edition
A licensed version that includes the core capabilities of open source Corda along with mission-critical features, including high availability, security, and scalability. Support is included in this Edition.
Corda Edition Comparison
Corda functionality
| Community Edition (open source) |
Enterprise Edition (licensed) |
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|---|---|---|
Corda ledger |
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Flow framework |
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Immutable states |
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Vault |
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Smart contracts |
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Atomic transactions (with input, output, and reference states) |
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Multiple accounts |
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Supported development languages |
Java, Kotlin |
Java, Kotlin |
Standard Corda APIs |
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Compatible with any Corda network (including the Corda Network) |
Node
Single node |
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Multiple nodes for high availability/disaster recovery |
Connectivity
In-process Artemis MQ |
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External Artemis MQ |
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Corda firewall |
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Multi-node use of a shared external Artemis MQ and a shared Corda firewall |
Key storage
Java keystore file |
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HSM support |
Vault databases
H2 (development use only) |
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Postgres |
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SQL server |
Experimental only |
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Oracle |
Support
Support |
Eligible for additional Support Services |
24/7 Support included in license |
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