Licensing & Download

Get AquaFarm

Start with a free 30-day trial, or purchase a license directly. The complete software is the same across all tiers — pricing reflects the use case and user type.

License Options

Choose the Right License for Your Work

All licenses include the full AquaFarm platform. The User Manual — a 900-page reference covering the science and engineering behind every module — is installed with the software, on the 30-day trial as well as on every paid license.

Not sure yet? Download the free Software Overview PDF before you buy.

Individual

Individual / Personal

$500 / license
Single user. Personal or professional use. Not for resale of services or commercial facility development.
  • Full AquaFarm platform
  • All system types & species groups
  • Complete simulation & modeling suite
  • 900-page User Manual (installed with the software)
  • Built-in Help system
  • Commercial facility design & consulting
  • Multi-seat / team use
Purchase — $500
Commercial

Commercial / Corporate

$5,000 / license
For facility developers, engineering firms, operators, and consultants using AquaFarm in commercial project work.
  • Full AquaFarm platform
  • All system types & species groups
  • Complete simulation & modeling suite
  • 900-page User Manual (installed with the software)
  • Commercial facility design & consulting use
  • Project-based and multi-seat options available
  • Consultation with Douglas Ernst available
Purchase — $5,000

All licenses are subject to the AquaFarm End User License Agreement. Licenses are non-transferable and non-refundable. By purchasing, you confirm that your intended use matches the license tier selected.

Try Before You Buy

30-Day Free Trial

The full AquaFarm platform — every system type, every simulation capability — available free for 30 days. No credit card required. Register below and your download link will be emailed to you within one business day.

The trial is the complete software, and that includes the 900-page User Manual and the built-in Help system. Nothing is held back — you evaluate AquaFarm with the same documentation a licensed user works from.

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Your information is held in strict confidence and never shared with third parties.

About the User Manual

The AquaFarm User Manual is a comprehensive 900-page reference document covering the science, engineering, and quantitative methods behind every module of the software. It is substantially more than a how-to guide — it documents the complete methodological foundation of AquaFarm, including species-specific bioenergetic models, water quality algorithms, and economic modeling frameworks.

Because of its depth and standalone scientific value, the User Manual is distributed only as part of AquaFarm itself. It is installed with the software — on the trial as well as on every paid license — and is not available as a separate download.

If you have questions about the software's capabilities before purchasing, the contact form is available.