is it really FOSS?

Free Pascal

A Pascal compiler

Yes!
This project appears to be free and open source software.

Details

The project is licensed under both GPLv2 for the compiler and LGPLv2.1 with static linking exception for the Run-Time Library (RTL) and supporting libraries.

The Free Pascal and Lazarus foundation exists as a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and sponsoring of the project. They appear to accept donations and feature-sponsorships for funding.

Details last reviewed 2025-06-15. Mistakes or outdated information? Let us know by opening an issue on Codeberg.