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How Advanced Work Packaging Software Is Priced

3 min read · Updated Oct 2026

The cost of AWP software comes from the license, the setup, and the support through execution. The setup is the work of making the software fit the project, and it covers the data structure, data loading, model linking, and training.

The Setup

Setup usually includes:

We would suggest agreeing who does this work, how it is priced, and what the project team supplies before the contract is signed. What it takes to set up AWP software walks through each step.

Hosting and Support

Hosting covers where the software runs and who pays for that environment. Support covers the life of the project, including changes to the package structure as procedures evolve, so it helps to know early whether those changes are included or quoted separately.

What Happens at the End

On a multi-year program, the exit terms matter as much as the entry price. They decide who keeps the data, the configuration, and the ability to keep running the software.

How openAWP Is Priced

openAWP has no license fee, and there are two ways to start.

PlanPriceWhat it includes
Free DemoFreeOne month, no credit card. Set it up yourself on your own models in a hosted demo environment
Software + ExpertiseCustomThe software is free and an engineer from our team is billed hourly. The engineer joins your project team, deploys openAWP on your infrastructure or ours, designs the data model, and supports you through execution

The hourly rate depends on the seniority and specialization of the engineer assigned.

For a price on your project, contact us with the scope, or start with the free demo.

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