Licensing

Why License WEAP?

To fully activate your copy of WEAP, a valid License is required. Licensed users are given a user name and registration code that "unlocks" the read-only evaluation version of WEAP that can be downloaded from this site. The unlocked version is required when creating your own analyses. Also, the API is only available in the unlocked version.  We are a non-profit research organization; these licensing fees help offset some of our costs of further development of WEAP and technical support.

Support

Licensed users are entitled to free upgrades and limited technical support during the license term. If your computer is connected to the internet, WEAP will automatically notify you when upgrades are available. An on-line User Forum is available.

SEI US offers a range of services to assist you in your use of WEAP, including training, data preparation, collaboration on integrated water planning, and customized WEAP software enhancements -- refer to the "Partner with SEI" menu above.

License Types

Please Log In or Join the WEAP Community to apply for a license.

Student
For use by one student for classwork or research while enrolled at a university or accredited educational institution. Any use of WEAP for paid research or consulting purposes requires a consulting license. 12 months $200
24 months $300
University
For use by an accredited academic institution (college, university or school). Not eligible for this license are those using WEAP for paid research or consulting work -- you should obtain a consulting license instead. Can be used by any number of students, faculty and staff. 12 months $800
24 months $1200
Government
For use by a not-for-profit governmental agency. Not eligible for this license are for-profit governmental agencies (e.g., profit-making utilities) or those using WEAP for paid consulting work -- you should obtain a consulting license instead. Can be used by any number of users at a single site. 12 months $2500
24 months $4000
Other Non-Profit
For use by a non-profit organization (NGO). Not eligible for this license are those using WEAP for paid research or consulting work -- you should obtain a consulting license instead. Can be used by any number of users at a single site. 12 months $2500
24 months $4000
Consulting/Private (Single Project)
For use by private sector companies or anyone using WEAP for paid consulting work. This license is for a single WEAP project, and can be used by any number of users at a single site. 12 months $2500
24 months $4000
Consulting/Private (Multiple Projects)
For use by private sector companies or anyone using WEAP for paid consulting work. This license is for any number of WEAP projects, and can be used by any number of users at a single site. 12 months $8000
24 months $12000

Terms and Conditions

The full terms and conditions for using WEAP are available here and must be accepted when installing WEAP. No copies of the software or the information required to unlock the software may be distributed to any other individual or organization.

WEAP is copyright (c) 1990-2025 by the Stockholm Environment Institute

Disclaimer

WEAP is supplied as is. All users of WEAP must accept this disclaimer of warranty. Under no circumstances shall SEI be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use this software. The authors disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. No oral or written communication from or information provided by SEI shall create a warranty.

All WEAP materials are provided via download from this web site. We do not distribute software on disk, or printed manuals and training materials.