FME Desktop Pricing & Editions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How can I get pricing information?

  Prices vary based on region. Contact your local sales partner for more details, or complete this form.

• Do you offer Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs)?

  Yes, please visit our ELA page for more information.

• Do you offer special pricing for local governments?

  Yes, municipalities and cities with a population of under 250,000 citizens are eligible to purchase a Local Government Subscription.

• How can I tell which specific transformers, readers, and writers are included in any particular edition?

  You can see a detailed comparison of readers and writers by edition in the format licensing matrix. For transformers, please refer to the transformer licensing matrix.

• How do I buy FME Desktop?

  To buy FME Desktop, simply complete this form. We'll provide you with a formal quote, further purchasing details, and be happy to answer any questions. You can also contact our sales team via email: info@safe.com, phone: +1-604-501-9985 ext 287, or by contacting your local partner in your area. We'll provide you with a formal quote, further purchasing details, and be happy to answer any questions.

• Will I be charged sales tax?

  Applicable sales taxes vary based on region. Please contact us or your local partner for more details.

• How are floating licenses different from additional concurrent licenses?

  The only difference is the price. Functionally they are exactly the same, and in fact, they are indistinguishable from each other within the product. While the first floating license is more expensive, all additional concurrent licenses (also known as incremental or additional seats) are sold at a reduced price.

• What is your support policy?

  We recognize the importance of providing useful and timely support to our users and believe it’s part of what sets Safe apart. Learn more about our support policy.

• How do I install FME Desktop?

  Instructions can be found here.

• What options do you have for enterprise workflows?

  FME Desktop is the authoring environment where you configure and run workspaces. To take advantage of automation at an enterprise level, you can run your workspaces on FME Server and FME Cloud.

• What's the difference between fixed and floating licenses?

  A fixed license lets you run FME Desktop on a single computer, whereas a floating license is shared by multiple people. For example, if you have five users, you could purchase a fixed license for each computer. Or you could purchase a floating license with additional seats. If you purchase a floating license with two additional seats, then up to three users could have FME Desktop open at any one point in time. More

• What is Annual Maintenance and how does it work?

  Annual maintenance is included with the purchase of all FME products for the first year. It includes software updates, product support, full credit for upgrades, and more. To continue receiving the benefits, you will be need to renew on an annual basis. More

• I use the ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension. Do you have any special offers? [Note: the extension is based on FME.]

  Yes, a special upgrade to FME Desktop is available with the FME ArcGIS Data Interop edition. By upgrading to a full license of FME Desktop you gain access to additional formats and functionality. More

• Is it possible to use FME Desktop at home?

  Yes! Learn more about our home use license program for FME Desktop.

Still have questions?

Let us help. Contact sales@safe.com, or +1 604-501-9985 ext 287, or contact your local partner.