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Synesthesia Pricing

A Synesthesia license comes in three types: trial, standard, and pro:

  • A trial license is free and allows you to try out the software before purchasing. Visual output is watermarked with the Synesthesia logo.
  • A standard license removes the watermark and unlocks all the main features of the software.
  • A pro license includes all standard features and adds advanced functionality for complex visual workflows.

A standard license can be upgraded to pro at any time by paying the difference between the two licenses.

A year of software updates can be purchased for $60 for both standard and pro licenses. The first year of updates is included for free when you purchase or upgrade a license. Synesthesia licenses never expire — you can use your latest version forever. Learn more about updates below.

Synesthesia offers a 50% educational discount on licenses for students and teachers (learn more).

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Activations per License
Multiple activations allow you to use the same license on multiple computers
Activations per License
Multiple activations allow you to use the same license on multiple computers
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Audio Reactivity
Most Synesthesia scenes are audio reactive by default, reacting to whatever music is playing
Audio Reactivity
Most Synesthesia scenes are audio reactive by default, reacting to whatever music is playing
Media Player
Incorporate your own videos, images, and live cameras into Synesthesia scenes
Media Player
Incorporate your own videos, images, and live cameras into Synesthesia scenes
Presets & Playlists
Store your favorite scene looks in presets, then sequence them in a playlist for a complete show
Presets & Playlists
Store your favorite scene looks in presets, then sequence them in a playlist for a complete show
MIDI Control
Use a MIDI controller to easily map and control all of Synesthesia's important functionality
MIDI Control
Use a MIDI controller to easily map and control all of Synesthesia's important functionality
MIDI Output
Keep your MIDI controller synced with Synesthesia by reflecting control updates back out to the controller
MIDI Output
Keep your MIDI controller synced with Synesthesia by reflecting control updates back out to the controller
No Watermark
Remove the watermark from Synethesia's visual output
No Watermark
Remove the watermark from Synethesia's visual output
Unlock All Built-in Scenes
Unlock all 75+ built-in scenes
Unlock All Built-in Scenes
Unlock all 75+ built-in scenes
Scene Marketplace
Preview and purchase new scenes from shader artists
Scene Marketplace
Preview and purchase new scenes from shader artists
Create Custom Scenes
Create your own Synesthesia scenes or edit existing scenes with a live coding environment
Create Custom Scenes
Create your own Synesthesia scenes or edit existing scenes with a live coding environment
Built-in Scene IDE
Develop scenes using a robust IDE with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, auto-compile, offline docs, and more
Built-in Scene IDE
Develop scenes using a robust IDE with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, auto-compile, offline docs, and more
Import from Shadertoy/ISF
Automatically convert shaders from Shadertoy and Interactive Shader Format into Synesthesia scenes
Import from Shadertoy/ISF
Automatically convert shaders from Shadertoy and Interactive Shader Format into Synesthesia scenes
OSC Control
Use OSC (Open Sound Control) to control Synesthesia from other software and devices
OSC Control
Use OSC (Open Sound Control) to control Synesthesia from other software and devices
OSC Audio Analysis Output
Output the Synesthesia Audio Engine's data over OSC, allowing you to easily create audio reactive content in other software
OSC Audio Analysis Output
Output the Synesthesia Audio Engine's data over OSC, allowing you to easily create audio reactive content in other software
OSC Controls Output
Output control values and information over OSC to create and sync external interfaces
OSC Controls Output
Output control values and information over OSC to create and sync external interfaces
Syphon/Spout Output
Send Synesthesia's visual output directly to other software
Syphon/Spout Output
Send Synesthesia's visual output directly to other software
Syphon/Spout Input
Incorporate visuals from other software into your scenes
Syphon/Spout Input
Incorporate visuals from other software into your scenes
NDI Input/Output
Send and receive live video streams between computers connected over a network
NDI Input/Output
Send and receive live video streams between computers connected over a network
Unlimited Resolution
Customize your output resolution to any size or aspect ratio without stretching
Unlimited Resolution
Customize your output resolution to any size or aspect ratio without stretching
FPS Slider
Smoothly control the speed of feedback scenes using a slider
FPS Slider
Smoothly control the speed of feedback scenes using a slider
Audio Reactivity Controls
Control the intensity and speed of audio reactivity for of any scene
Audio Reactivity Controls
Control the intensity and speed of audio reactivity for of any scene
Pause Rendering
Pause the Synesthesia rendering engine to free up computer resources
Pause Rendering
Pause the Synesthesia rendering engine to free up computer resources
Custom Default Scene
Choose a custom default scene to load on startup
Custom Default Scene
Choose a custom default scene to load on startup
Prioritized Customer Service
Access exclusive communication channels for prompt one-on-one support
Prioritized Customer Service
Access exclusive communication channels for prompt one-on-one support
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Updates

A year of software updates can be purchased for $60 for both standard and pro licenses. The first year of updates is included for free when you purchase or upgrade a license.

This is not a subscription — pay once and you can use Synesthesia forever. When your year of updates expires, you can continue to use your current version indefinitely. You have the flexibility to choose if and when you purchase another year of updates. Whenever you purchase updates, you will get all the updates released to that date.

If you are eligible for a minor version update (1.1 → 1.2 for example), you will have access to all of the patches and bugfixes for that version, even if they are released after your updates expire. If you download 1.1.0 and your updates expire a day later, you will still be able to access 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, etc.

Educational Discount

Synesthesia offers a 50% educational discount on licenses for students and teachers. This discount applies to all license purchases, including upgrades and updates. To request an educational discount, follow these steps:
  • Create a Synesthesia account using your institutional .edu email address
  • Email support@synesthesia.live from the same .edu email address with a photo of your student or faculty ID
This educational discount status expires every 2 years. After expiration, you can apply again to renew your discount.