Powerbasic

PowerBasic for windows has no try before you buy module avalable.

They have 2 compilers
the Console compiler intended for text applications though graphics can be added.

The main compiler for exe and dlls.
contains an internal language ddt for quick dialog creation.

Full SDK support is also contained in it.
Full API support.

There Forum is outstanding - Questions are answered
by knowledgeble users and TECH personnel from PB.

Tight code often 1/2-1/4 the size of the same VB app.
and no runtimes required.