Engineering Software Pricing
Siemens NX and Altair Software Pricing
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Siemens NX
How Siemens NX Pricing Works
Siemens NX is sold in packages, not at a single price. What you pay depends on the NX package, the add-on modules you need, the license type and how many engineers use it.
Packages range from mainstream mechanical design to advanced bundles that add freeform surfacing, simulation, NX CAM machining and Teamcenter integration. Learn what each level includes on our Siemens NX CAD software page, or compare NX editions side by side.
- Package: Design, Design Plus Simulation, or CAD/CAM Bundles
- Add-Ons: Advanced Surfacing, Routing, NX CAM and Simcenter 3D Modules
- License Type: Node-Locked or Floating, Subscription or Perpetual
- Seats: How Many Engineers Need NX at the Same Time
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Altair HyperWorks Pricing and Altair Units
Altair software is licensed with Altair Units, a pooled, token-based subscription. Instead of buying HyperWorks, HyperMesh, SimSolid or Inspire seats one by one, you buy a pool of units that any licensed engineer can draw from for any Altair application.
The price of a pool depends on how many units you need, which is driven by how many engineers run applications at the same time and which applications they use. Explore Altair HyperWorks, HyperMesh pricing and licensing or the full Altair software portfolio.
- One Pool Covers HyperWorks, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, SimSolid, Radioss and Inspire
- Electromagnetics, CFD, Manufacturing and Data Analytics on the Same License
- Cloud License Management Through Altair One
- The Pool Grows With Your Team, With No Stranded Single-Product Seats
Altair Inspire · Implicit LatticeNew to Altair Units? Read Understanding the Altair One Marketplace and our walkthrough for licensing Altair software with an auth code.
Siemens Portfolio
Solid Edge, STAR-CCM+ and Teamcenter Pricing
Each Siemens product has its own packaging and licensing model. These are the levers that move the price, with product pages that go deeper.
Siemens Software Overview
Siemens · 3D CAD
Solid Edge
Tiered packages, from 2D design and drafting to premium bundles with simulation and routing, available as subscriptions, with perpetual options where Siemens offers them. A cost-effective path to Siemens CAD for growing teams.
Solid Edge Pricing
Siemens · Multiphysics CFD
Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Priced by license type and compute. Power Session licenses for large parallel runs and on-demand options for variable workloads keep HPC spend in line with simulation demand.
STAR-CCM+ Pricing
Siemens · PLM
Teamcenter
Role-based user licenses for authors, reviewers and viewers, deployed on premises or as Teamcenter X SaaS. Cost scales with users, modules and integration scope.
Teamcenter Pricing
Siemens · Simulation & Test
Simcenter
Simcenter 3D, Nastran, Amesim and FloEFD are packaged by application and solver, often alongside NX licenses for CAD-integrated simulation.
Simcenter PricingLicense Models
Subscription vs Perpetual Licenses
The license model changes your upfront cost, ongoing cost and flexibility more than any discount. Here is how the three models we sell compare.
| Consideration | Subscription | Perpetual + Maintenance | Altair Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | Lower; paid each term | Higher one-time license fee | Annual subscription to a shared pool |
| Ongoing Cost | Recurring each term | Annual maintenance for updates and support | Recurring; pool size can change at renewal |
| Updates & Support | Included while subscribed | Included while maintenance is current | Included, with access to new releases |
| Flexibility | Add or reduce seats at renewal | Fixed products and seat count | Any Altair application from one pool |
| Budget Treatment | Typically an operating expense | Typically a capital expense | Typically an operating expense |
| Best For | Teams that want predictable costs and current releases | Long-lived seats on stable workflows | Multi-discipline teams using several Altair tools |
Siemens is moving many products toward subscription, and perpetual availability varies by product and program. Accounting treatment depends on your organization; check with your finance team. We’ll lay out every option that applies to your purchase.
Cost Factors
What Affects Engineering Software Cost
Pricing is tailored to your engineering team size, required platforms, deployment model and integration complexity. These six factors shape every proposal.
Engineering Team Size
The number of engineers and specialists who will use each platform, and how many need it at the same time.
Engineering Platforms & Tools
The CAD, simulation, PLM or data platforms your workflows require, plus add-on modules and solvers.
Deployment Model
Whether the solution runs on local workstations, a license server, in the cloud or in a hybrid infrastructure.
Enterprise Integration Needs
Integration with existing engineering systems, PLM and ERP, data environments or enterprise workflows.
License Type
Node-locked or floating seats, subscription or perpetual, named-user or token-based Altair Units.
Training & Services
Onboarding, custom training, implementation and engineering consulting delivered with the licenses.
What You Get
What You Get With TrueInsight
TrueInsight helps companies evaluate and implement advanced engineering platforms from Siemens and Altair. Our team assists with licensing strategy, platform selection and deployment planning, so your engineers adopt the right technology for simulation, data management and product development.
Because we work across both portfolios, we can recommend the right mix, for example NX for design and HyperWorks for simulation, and support it after the sale with licensing support and engineering services.
- Licensing Strategy and Platform Selection Across Siemens and Altair
- Deployment Planning, Installation and License Server Setup
- Onboarding and Training on Your Own Models
- Engineering Consulting and Responsive Technical Support
Multi-Platform Expertise
Current Purchasing Opportunities
Programs That Can Lower Your First-Year Cost
Siemens and Altair offer migration programs, startup packages and first-time adoption pricing through authorized partners. If you are upgrading or replacing a CAD or simulation system, ask what is available now. Program terms change, so we confirm what applies when we quote.
- Startup Programs, Including Altair Startup and Aerospace Startup Acceleration Programs
- Competitive Replacement of an Existing CAD or Simulation Platform
- First-Time Implementation Pricing With Onboarding Included
Quote Process
How to Get Your Custom Quote
A short, engineer-led process that gets you an accurate proposal instead of a generic price sheet.
Share Your Requirements
Use the form or call (866) 224-2114. Tell us your industry, team size, the tools you are evaluating and your deployment preference.
Scope With an Engineer
An application engineer confirms your workflows, so the proposal covers what you need and nothing you don’t.
Receive Your Proposal
Every quote includes licensing options, plus consulting and deployment support where you need it.
Trial, Purchase and Onboard
Validate fit with a guided trial or demo, then we handle licensing, installation and onboarding.
FAQ
Engineering Software Pricing FAQ
How Much Does Siemens NX Cost?
Siemens NX pricing depends on the package (from mainstream design to advanced CAD/CAM/CAE bundles), add-on modules, license type and number of seats, so there is no single list price. Tell us how your team works and we’ll quote the right Siemens NX package for it.
Is Siemens NX Sold as a Subscription or a Perpetual License?
Both models have been offered. NX is available as an annual subscription, and depending on the package and current Siemens programs, as a perpetual license with annual maintenance. Seats can be node-locked or floating. We’ll show you every option that applies when we quote.
How Much Does CAD Software Cost?
It ranges widely. Professional 3D CAD cost is driven by capability tier, add-ons such as simulation or CAM, license type and the number of users. Solid Edge offers an accessible entry point, while Siemens NX covers advanced design, manufacturing and simulation in one platform. A short scoping call lets us give you an accurate number instead of a range.
How Much Does HyperWorks Cost?
Altair HyperWorks is licensed with Altair Units, so cost depends on how many engineers run applications at the same time and which applications they use. Most teams start with a small pool and grow it. Request a quote and we’ll size a proposal to your workflows.
How Much Does SimSolid Cost?
SimSolid, like Altair Inspire and HyperMesh, draws from the same Altair Units pool as the rest of the Altair portfolio rather than being sold at a fixed per-seat price. Your cost depends on the size of the pool you need. Read SimSolid vs HyperMesh to see where SimSolid fits.
How Are Altair Units Priced?
Altair Units are sold as an annual subscription to a pool of units. Each application consumes units while it is open, and the pool is shared across users and disciplines. Pricing is based on the number of units, which we size from your expected concurrent usage. Learn more about Altair Units licensing.
How Does TrueInsight Pricing Work?
Pricing is customized to the scope of each project. Proposals may include software licensing from Siemens and Altair, engineering consulting, deployment services and technical support, tailored to your engineering workflows and infrastructure.
How Long Does It Take to Receive a Quote?
Once we understand your requirements, we prepare a tailored proposal that may include licensing options, consulting services and deployment support.
What Information Should I Provide When Requesting Pricing?
It helps to know your company and industry, the size of your engineering team, the tools or platforms you are evaluating, and your deployment preference (local, cloud or hybrid). This lets us recommend the most efficient solution for your organization.
Do You Provide Implementation, Support and Room to Scale?
Yes. Beyond licensing, TrueInsight provides implementation, onboarding, training and engineering consulting. The solutions we implement scale from small teams to enterprise environments, and licensing and infrastructure can expand as you grow.
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