RiverWare
RiverWare License Prices July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
License Information and Conditions

  • One seat on a single node license allows multiple simultaneous executions on a single machine by the same user.
  • A floating license may be installed on a server that serves the license files to machines that the server recognizes as being on its network.
  • A floating license may have one or multiple seats, allowing one or more machines on the network to execute RiverWare simultaneously.
  • Licenses can include combinations of single node seats and seats on a floating license.
  • License prices are determined by number of seats with discounted prices for multi-year purchases. Renewal rates are discounted from initial year rates.
  • Maintenance fees cover our costs for administration of licensing, generating licenses and providing assistance to users for installing the software.

Additional seats can be added only by the same organization at the same location as the first seat.

System Requirements: Windows 10 and later. See details of system requirements.

Hardware dongle keys may be purchased for $300. For details on use, see page 23 of the Installation and License User's Guide.

Ask about discounts for countries with lower-income economies.

For more information or assistance please contact us.

View the RiverWare License Agreement.

New Licenses
Standard Prices
1-year 2-year 3-year 5-year
First seat $ 8,000 $ 11,750 $ 14,000 $ 18,600
Each additional seat $ 2,000 $ 2,950 $ 3,500 $ 4,650
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year
$300 per year per floating license
Academic Prices
1-year
First seat $ 2,400
Each additional seat $ 600
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year
$300 per year per floating license

Academic rates apply only for demonstratable research purposes in academic institutions and may not be used for consulting.

Ask about special teaching licenses.

Initial license package will add two hours of help desk support at $150/hour. Additional hours may be purchased.


Price with Optimization Solver
1-year
First seat $ 15,000
Each additional seat $ 6,000
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year

Prices are for node-locked licenses on single-user machines.

License Renewal
Standard Prices
1-year 2-year 3-year 5-year
First seat $ 4,200 $ 8,090 $ 10,760 $ 15,500
Each additional seat $ 1,050 $ 2,020 $ 2,690 $ 3,880
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year
$300 per year per floating license
Academic Prices
1-year
First seat $ 1,260
Each additional seat $ 320
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year
$300 per year per floating license
Academic rates apply only for demonstratable research purposes.

Renewal prices apply only to continuously renewed seats with exception of limited term suspensions (ask about our suspension policy).


Price with Optimization Solver
1-year
First seat $ 7,800
Each additional seat $ 3,100
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per year

Prices are for node-locked licenses on single-user machines.

Short-Term Leasing

Standard single seat, node-locked RiverWare licenses may be leased for short periods.

Short-Term Leasing Prices
1-month lease $ 800
3-month lease $ 2,000
6-month lease $ 3,900
Maintenance Fees
$150 per seat per lease

Renewal prices do not apply to leased licenses.

Prices are in US dollars.

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