The license is tied to a specific individual’s email address and login credentials.
Historically, engineering software relied on hardware dongles, static product keys, or seat-locked installations. Enercalc has transitioned away from these legacy systems to favor a dynamic, cloud-managed subscription framework.
When purchasing a new ENERCALC license, you must choose how your team will access the software. ENERCALC utilizes two primary seat configurations: Assigned Seats (Named User)
Are you setting up or installed Desktop versions? How many concurrent users do you need to manage?
During installation, you'll be asked to paste your PCC received via email. Always use the most recent email as it contains your latest PCC
Standard firms running routines weekly. Lowest cost-per-seat. $199 / month All 64 Structural Modules Project-based teams needing flexible cash-flow control. SEL-EARTH Annual $499 / year 7 Earth-Retention Modules Only Geotechnical Specialists and retaining-wall design teams. Scaling & Bulk Seat Additions
Navigate to the ENERCALC Cloud login portal provided in your welcome email. Enter your new credentials to start designing instantly. For Desktop Installation
All software is available as installed Windows software or via the cloud. An active installed seat is considered the same as an active cloud seat. The cloud experience is like a remote session with a Windows PC—same UI as the installed software. The primary difference is that project files are stored on AWS S3, where every version is saved and backups are mirrored to 2 different locations immediately.
Note: For the most up-to-date, exact dollar amounts, always check the official ENERCALC order page, as pricing updates periodically to reflect new modules and cloud infrastructure costs. 4. Retaining Wall Professional (Add-on License)
: Allocate your purchased seats to the specific user profiles or set up a shared pool for floating access.
ENERCALC has shifted away from perpetual licensing and Maintenance & Support Plans (MSP) in favor of an . Modern licensing is based on "simultaneous seats," meaning you can install the software on unlimited computers, but only a specific number of users can be active at one time across both desktop and cloud platforms. Subscription Licensing Options