Licensing conditions
SEGGER offers different license models for a wide range of purposes.
Embedded Studio is available as a SEGGER Software Tool under SEGGER's Friendly License for non-commercial use and SEGGER's Commercial-use License. The licensing editions include the use for different target device families and architectures. Licenses for Embedded Studio are perpetual for as long as you want to use it. No annual subscription is required.
Single-user licenses, stored on a J-Link, are portable to enable you to work on different computers, in the office and at home. Making it simple to work flexible and fast at the same time. Company-wide and site licenses allows the use of Embedded Studio for all your developers, anywhere: In the office, on the road, at customer's site or at home. Automated environment licenses enable the use of Embedded Studio on build servers for automated deployment or continuous integration.
Support and updates
Embedded Studio can be downloaded to update the software without restriction.
A purchased commercial license entitles you to install and use all Embedded Studio versions which will have been released within the Support and Update period for an unlimited usage period.
To use one of that versions of Embedded Studio after the Support and Update period no license renewal is required. To update Embedded Studio to a newer version after the Support and Update period an extended Update and Support period license needs to be purchased.
Portable licenses
Embedded Studio licenses are licensed for a single user, not limited to a single PC. The license can be stored on a J-Link, which is then acting like a USB dongle.
This allows full usage of Embedded Studio on any of your computers, for example your PC at work and your notebook at home, by simply plugging in your J-Link.
You can also use a J-Trace or other J-Links, such as J-Link OB on an evaluation board, for debugging with Embedded Studio while the J-Link that holds the license is connected to your computer.
Multi-user licenses
The option for site and company-wide licenses allows usage by an unlimited number of users, without copy protection, making it very easy to install and use the software anywhere: In the office, on the road, at customer's site or at home.
No license server, no hardware dongle, easily activate Embedded Studio on any workstation.
Your developers can fully concentrate on what they do and like best and what they are paid for: Develop software rather than deal with copy protection issues.
Free non-commercial use
Embedded Studio can freely be used for non-commercial and non-profit educational purposes under SEGGER's Friendly License without any limitation. Simply download and install it and start development of your new projects. No registration or activation process is required.
If no license for commercial use is found, Embedded Studio will run and the following window will be shown once when compiling a project or when starting a debug session.
Free commercial-use license
In cooperation with some silicon vendors, Embedded Studio is made available free of charge for commercial use. A free commercial license may be used to develop applications for certain devices from participating silicon vendors. Free licenses can be activated easily through the license request dialog. Activation takes less than a minute. A guide on how to do this is available in our Wiki.
Free licenses are currently available for:
- GigaDevice, RISC-V based device series (GD32VF103)
Request your license at https://license.segger.com/gd-rv.cgi - HPMicro, RISC-V based device series (HPM6000)
Request your license at https://license.segger.com/hpmicro.cgi - Nordic Semiconductor, Cortex-M based device series (nRF51, nRF52, nRF53, nRF91)
Request your license at https://license.segger.com/Nordic.cgi - SemiDrive, Cortex-M and Cortex-R based device series (E3 and D)
Request your license at https://license.segger.com/semidrive.cgi
If you are with a silicon vendor and look for cooperation, please contact us.
Cortex-M License
The Cortex-M License for Embedded Studio will fit most developers' needs, as it allows development of applications for the widely used ARM Cortex-M device family. That includes Cortex-M0, cortex-M0+- Cortex-M1, cortex-M3- Cortex-M4, Cortex-M7, Cortex-M32, and Cortex-M33 based devices. With the Cortex-M License purchase, technical support and updates for 1 year are provided.
ARM License
If you are developing on a Cortex-A/R or an ARM7/9 device, you will need an ARM License for Embedded Studio. This license allows developing applications for all supported ARM devices. This includes all devices covered by the Cortex-M License plus Cortex-A, cortex-R, ARM7, and ARM9 devices. With the ARM License purchase, technical support and updates for 1 year are provided.
RISC-V License
The license for Embedded Studio for RISC-V enables you to develop applications for all supported RISC-V based devices. With the RISC-V License purchase, technical support and updates for 1 year are provided.
License comparison
Upon installation Embedded Studio can freely be used for evaluation, non-commercial and educational purposes with no limitations. For commercial use a License is required. Embedded Studio Licenses are available as single-user or company-wide licensing options.
| Features | Free Non-Commercial License 1 | Free Commercial License 2 | Cortex-M License | ARM License | RISC-V License |
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| Complete IDE | |||||
| C/C++ Compiler | |||||
| C/C++ Library for Embedded Systems | |||||
| Project Manager | |||||
| First-class Editor | |||||
| Integrated Debugger | |||||
| J-Link Support | |||||
Support for on-board Debug Probes 3 | |||||
| Package Manager | |||||
| Device Support | |||||
| ARM7 / ARM9 | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-M0 / Cortex-M0+ | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-M1 | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-M3 / Cortex-M4 | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-M7 | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-M23 / Cortex-M33 | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-A | 2 | ||||
| Cortex-R | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV32I | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV32G | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV32E | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV64I | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV64G / RV64E | 2 | ||||
| RISC-V RV64EC / RV64GC | 2 | ||||
| Licensing | |||||
| J-Link Locked License | 2 | ||||
| PC Locked License | 2 | ||||
| Company-wide License | |||||
| Updates and Technical Support | |||||
| Free Revision Updates | |||||
| Free Support Package Download | |||||
| Technical Support |
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1For evaluation, non-commercial and non-profit educational purposes only.
2Availability dependent on target device and device manufacturer.
3EDBG, LPC-Link2, LPC-Link2 OB, OpenSDA, ST-Link