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Perpetual BIM Software Licenses
Buy ideCAD Once. Use It for a Lifetime.
Choose a perpetual license for ideCAD One AEC, Structural, or Architectural. Keep using the version you purchase without mandatory subscription renewals.
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One Purchase. The ideCAD Workflow You Need.
Select the ideCAD product and configuration that fits your work. Review pricing, applicable taxes, and available payment options before completing your purchase.
Complete AEC Workflow
ideCAD One AEC
Architecture, structural concrete, structural steel, analysis, design, and detailing brought together in one integrated BIM experience.
Structural Engineering
ideCAD Structural
Integrated structural modeling, analysis, code-based concrete and steel design, and automated detailing in one engineering workflow.
Architectural BIM
ideCAD Architectural
BIM software for architectural modeling, visualization, documentation, and coordination with structural engineering workflows.
Flexible Payment Options
Own ideCAD Today. Spread the Cost.
Eligible customers may choose installment options during checkout. Available terms vary by country, product, currency, and payment method; the complete schedule is shown before the order is placed.
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Perpetual License FAQs
What does a perpetual ideCAD license mean?
It means you can continue using the licensed version of ideCAD indefinitely, subject to the Software License Agreement. The license does not require an annual subscription renewal to remain active.
Are all future ideCAD versions included?
No. Upgrades to future major versions are optional and purchased separately. Updates released for your licensed major version before the next major release are included at no additional cost.
Can I pay for a perpetual license in installments?
Installment options may be available in selected markets and for eligible payment methods. The checkout shows all available terms, the payment schedule, and the complete order total before purchase.
How will I receive and activate my license?
After the order and payment are confirmed, the license is assigned digitally to your ideCAD account and activated through ideYAPI OneClick according to the applicable order terms.
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Choose a perpetual license for indefinite use of your licensed version, or a subscription for access during a selected term.
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Perpetual License
Buy once and use your licensed major version indefinitely. Upgrades to future major versions are optional and purchased separately.
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Subscription Plans
Start with a lower upfront cost and use ideCAD for your selected subscription term. Renew your subscription to continue using the software after the term ends.