[2] It is a licensed software product that uses key protection to prevent unlicensed usage.

[3] Version 3.5 was released in 2000, allowing graphical input for editing diagrams and access to remote files.

[8] XMLSpy 2007 added increased XPath capabilities, including better integration with Microsoft Word.

[9] In 2008 XMLSpy was the gold recipient in the Development Platform category by SQL Server Pro.

[10] In 2009 XMLSpy was named the Editors' Best Best Development Tool's Silver Award recipient by Windows IT Pro Magazine.