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CSI SAP2000

Pricing. Plans start at $2,289. See full pricing · Updated November 10, 2026

CSI SAP2000 is Computers and Structures, Inc. general-purpose structural analysis and design software with the SAPFire solver, graphics-accelerated modeling, and US dollar perpetual and lease pricing on csiamerica.com/sales.

SAP2000 remains CSI's general-purpose analysis platform for bridges, buildings, and specialty structures when teams want one interface for modeling, analysis, design, and reporting. Product pages on csiamerica.com highlight customizable layouts, meshing options, and code-based member design.

CSI publishes US dollar perpetual prices on csiamerica.com/sales: Basic US$2,977 (maintenance US$521/yr), Plus US$7,439 (US$1,301/yr), Advanced US$11,903 (US$2,081/yr), Ultimate US$17,855 (US$3,128/yr), plus a three-month Ultimate lease at US$2,289 including maintenance for the lease term (verified 10 November 2026).

SAP2000 runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 per CSI system requirements. Compare with CSI ETABS on the Analysis hub when you choose between building-focused and general solvers.

Specifications

Pricing

Paid

Platforms

Windows

Used for

General structural analysisBridge modelingCode-based designNonlinear analysis

Used by

Structural engineersBridge engineersResearchers

Tasks

Build FE modelsRun eigen analysisDesign steel framesPublish reports

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Transparent USD perpetual and lease pricing on CSI's sales page
  • Flexible modeling for buildings and non-building structures
  • Shares licensing patterns with ETABS in the same CSI catalog

Cons

  • Higher tiers carry significantly higher perpetual and maintenance fees
  • Windows desktop only per CSI system requirements
  • Cloud sign-in licensing changes may affect legacy deployments

Key features

  • SAPFire engine: CSI documents multiple 64-bit solvers, eigen and Ritz analysis, and parallelization on the SAP2000 product page.

  • Graphics: DirectX hardware-accelerated 2D/3D graphics with fly-through navigation per csiamerica.com.

  • Meshing: Tools can merge independently meshed frame, shell, and solid objects on the product page.

  • Member design: Code-based design for steel, concrete, cold-formed steel, and aluminum frames with a published code list.

  • Published USD table: Perpetual and lease rows appear on csiamerica.com/sales alongside maintenance fees.

Pricing

Ultimate (3-month lease)

$2,289.00

US$2,289 three-month Ultimate lease including maintenance for the term on csiamerica.com/sales.

Basic (perpetual)

$2,977.00

US$2,977 perpetual; US$521/yr maintenance on csiamerica.com/sales.

Plus (perpetual)

$7,439.00

US$7,439 perpetual; US$1,301/yr maintenance on csiamerica.com/sales.

Prices come from each vendor’s public listings and can change. Double-check the current price on the vendor site before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

How much does SAP2000 cost?

CSI lists SAP2000 perpetual licenses from US$2,977 (Basic) through US$17,855 (Ultimate) plus annual maintenance, and a US$2,289 three-month Ultimate lease on csiamerica.com/sales (verified 10 November 2026). All pricing is in USD.

Does SAP2000 run on Mac?

CSI SAP2000 system requirements specify Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). macOS is not listed as a supported platform.

SAP2000 vs ETABS: which should I use?

CSI markets ETABS for building-centric workflows while SAP2000 targets a wider range of structural forms including bridges. Many firms own both; compare features on each CSI product page.

What design codes does SAP2000 support?

CSI's SAP2000 product page lists code-based design for steel frame, concrete frame, cold-formed steel, and aluminum members with multiple international design codes. Confirm your required code edition on csiamerica.com.

Is there a short-term SAP2000 license?

Yes. CSI publishes a three-month Ultimate lease at US$2,289 including maintenance and upgrades for the lease period on csiamerica.com/sales.

Tutorials and learning

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