Licence Audiokinetic
Audiokinetic offers a variety of licensing options for Wwise and Add-ons products, designed to suit any budget. All Licensing is provided on a per title basis.
Wwise Commercial Pricing
The cost of a Wwise license is determined by the total production budget of your project. A Wwise license is required for all platforms used in your title. All pricing is in US dollars and applies to the following regions: North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Australia. For Asia, please contact us.
Level A License
| Production budget |
Up to $150,000 |
| Initial Platform | $600 |
| Additional Platforms | $600 each |
| Source Code | Not included |
| Supported Maintenance | Not included, can be purchased as an option |
Level B License
| Production budget |
Up to $1,500,000 |
| Initial Platform |
$6,000 |
| Additional Platforms |
$3,000 each |
| Source Code |
Not included |
| Supported Maintenance |
Not included, can be purchased as an option |
Level C License
| Production budget |
Over $1,500,000 |
| Initial Platform |
$15,000 |
| Additional Platforms |
$10,000 each |
| Source Code |
Included (Sound Engine) |
| Supported Maintenance |
Included for 24 months |
Wwise is currently available for the following platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Wii, Wii U and 3DS, PS3, Ps Vita, Windows and Xbox360.
Wwise DLC License
If your title is releasing DLC content, you are required to purchase a DLC license for $2500. This entitles the Licensee to release un-limited DLC content for your title for a period of 12 months.
Supported/ Maintenance
- Level C License support can be renewed for $3,000 and is valid for 12 months.
- Level B/A License support can be optionally purchased for $1,500 and is valid for 12 months.
- MMO License support can be renewed for $6,000 and is valid for 12 months.
Only one maintenance contract per licensee developed game is required to be purchased. Licensee may have multiple support user account as part of this contract.
Wwise Add-On Options
Wwise add-ons can be purchased for any license level type. Purchase several options on the same order and take advantage of our Wwise Power Pack Discounts.
| Add-On Product |
Initial Platform | Each Additional Platform |
| Convolution Reverb | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| $1000 per title | - | |
| SoundSeed Bundle (Impact, Air) |
$5,000 | $2,500 |
| McDSP Bundle (ML1, Futzbox) | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Wwise Motion | $1,500 | $750 |
Wwise Power Pack Discounts
Bundle Wwise with 1 or more add-ons at the moment of purchase and save using our Wwise Power Pack Discounts. You want to use all the options available to you? The Wwise PowerPack includes a license of Wwise and all the available Add-on options: Wwise Motion, SoundSeed, McDSP Effects, and Convolution Reverb. By selecting this program, you will save 20% on the purchase price.
| Purchased Add-Ons |
PowerPack Discount |
| 1 | 5% |
| 2 | 10% |
| 3 | 15% |
| 4+ | 20% |
Note: the Wwise PowerPack discount doesn’t apply to the Audio Ease IR package.
Please contact our sales team for further information on Wwise product Licensing.
Wwise for Non-commercial Projects
- Audiokinetic provides a Wwise Non-Commercial License that applies to the following use:
- Creating a game prototype
- Developing freeware
- Working on academic projects or preparing a work assignment.
This license is free, and allows Wwise to be used at no cost. In the event that your project becomes commercial, you will need to purchase the appropriate Wwise commercial license.
Note that the Wwise PC SDK Source code is also available for non-commercial projects.
Academic Use
Wwise is always free for academic use. Developing sophisticated audio for games requires great tools and skilled professionals who know how to use them. As part of our commitment to the future of game production, Audiokinetic makes Wwise easily available to educational institutions and students at no cost.
Academic institutions and students can get Wwise from our Downloads section — that's the full version including the authoring application and the SDK (for Windows only).
Try Wwise
Wwise is always free to evaluate. Start your evaluation by downloading the Windows version available on our website. If you would like to request a supported evaluation and/or access to other hardware platform SDK’s, please contact us.
Note: Audiokinetic reserves the right to modify all pricing without notification.
Listed prices in effect from January 01, 2012.
