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$49.95 one-time
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  1. Real estate and property management
  2. Energy and utilities
  3. Banking and insurance

What is eviews

EViews is a statistical analysis and econometrics software package focused on time-series, cross-section, and panel data modeling. It is used by economists, analysts, and researchers for forecasting, regression analysis, and macro/financial econometric workflows. The product combines a GUI-driven workflow with a command language for automation, and it includes built-in tools for common econometric diagnostics and model comparison.

pros

Strong econometrics and forecasting

EViews provides a deep set of econometric methods commonly used in applied economics, including time-series and panel-data techniques. It supports forecasting workflows with model estimation, scenario analysis, and forecast evaluation tools. This focus makes it well-suited for macroeconomic, financial, and policy analysis where these methods are standard.

GUI plus scripting options

The software offers an interactive interface for data management, estimation, and charting, which can reduce setup time for routine analyses. It also includes a command language that supports repeatable workflows and batch execution. This combination helps teams balance ad hoc analysis with standardized, auditable procedures.

Data handling for econometric work

EViews is designed around workfiles and structures that map well to time-indexed and panel datasets. It includes tools for transformations (lags, differences, seasonal adjustments) and for managing multiple series and model outputs. These capabilities support typical econometric preparation and diagnostic steps without requiring external tooling for many use cases.

cons

Narrower general analytics scope

EViews is primarily oriented toward econometrics rather than broad enterprise analytics or general-purpose statistical computing. Users needing extensive machine learning, large-scale data engineering, or advanced visualization ecosystems may find gaps. In mixed analytics environments, teams often pair it with other platforms for non-econometric tasks.

Collaboration and governance limits

Compared with platforms designed for multi-user governance, EViews is less centered on shared project management, role-based collaboration, and centralized model lifecycle controls. Reproducibility is possible via scripts, but team workflows can depend on local file management and conventions. This can add process overhead in regulated or large-team settings.

Licensing and deployment constraints

EViews is commercial desktop software, and licensing costs can be a consideration for academic labs or broad deployments. Deployment is typically user- or machine-based rather than cloud-native by default. Organizations standardizing on browser-based or centrally managed environments may need additional IT planning.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Commercial — EViews 14 Single-User (New) $2,450 (one-time) Full single-user commercial license for EViews 14 (downloadable). See official store.
Commercial — EViews 14 Single-User (Upgrade from EViews 1–13) $925 (one-time) Upgrade pricing for existing commercial users.
Academic — EViews 14 Single-User (New) $700 (one-time) Academic single-user license (proof of affiliation required).
Academic — EViews 14 Single-User (Upgrade from EViews 1–13) $380 (one-time) Academic upgrade pricing.
EViews 12 University Edition $49.95 (one-time; license expires after 6 months) University Edition (teaching-focused) — available to faculty and enrolled students; license expires after 6 months. (EViews site lists this under EViews 12 University Edition).
EViews Student Version Lite (EViews 12) Free Student Version Lite (free) — limited features; free for students; 1-year expiry noted on site for Student Version Lite.

Commercial Volume License (EViews 14) — New Purchase (units and total price):

Units Total Price (USD) Notes
5 $7,275 Volume licenses sold in units of 5; 1 Unit = 1 Seat, 2 Units = 1 Concurrent Use license.
10 $12,125
15 $16,450
20 $20,550
25 $24,175
30 $27,775
40 $35,200
50 $42,450
60 $47,575
70 $52,575
80 $57,600
90 $62,675
100 $67,750
200 $97,150
200+ Contact sales Contact EViews for pricing on larger volume licenses.

Academic Volume License (EViews 14) — Pricing (new license and annual renewal where shown):

Item New License Annual Renewal
Base License Fee $1,580 $1,580
1 Concurrent Use License Pack $330 $60
5 Concurrent Use License Pack $1,640 $290
10 Concurrent Use License Pack $2,470 $580
20 Concurrent Use License Pack $3,760 $1,040
30 Concurrent Use License Pack $4,780 $1,380
50 Concurrent Use License Pack $6,170 $1,870
100 Concurrent Use License Pack $8,420 $2,550
200 Concurrent Use License Pack $10,540 $3,150
500 Concurrent Use License Pack $13,550 $4,060
Computer Lab License (5 pack) N/A $100
Unlimited Computer Lab License Pack N/A $1,500
Standalone License (Requires Base License) $120 N/A

Notes: Prices and renewal fees are listed on EViews official pricing pages; where applicable prices are listed "as of" dates on the vendor pages. For sales/volume/custom quotes contact sales@eviews.com (official site). Free 30-day demo (trial) is available via EViews FAQ; Student Version Lite is free (see University Edition page).

Seller details

S&P Global Inc.
New York, NY, USA
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https://www.spglobal.com/
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