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The Hydrology Studio Suite
All the stormwater modeling tools you’ll need. Consistent workflows add professionalism to your work. Highly recommended for site development.
What’s Included:
Hydrology Studio Stormwater Studio Culvert Studio Channel Studio Studio Express
$1,295
One-time payment
$399/yr
Hydrology Studio
$695
One-time payment
$250/year
Start producing higher quality drainage designs with Hydrology Studio. You’ll perform pre- and post-development drainage studies faster than before. Buy it as stand-alone or bundle it with the Suite.
Stormwater Studio
$695
One-time payment
$250/year
Offers a modern user-interface with time-tested methodologies you can trust. Integrate it with your existing CAD software. Agency-friendly. Buy it as stand-alone or bundle it with the Suite.
Culvert Studio
$449
One-time payment
$150/year
Replace your outdated culvert design software with something new. Model culverts with various shapes, sizes, slopes, inlet configurations and materials. Buy it stand-alone or bundled with the Suite.
Channel Studio
$449
One-time payment
$150/year
Open channel modeling software with an outstanding user-interface. Models channels, bridges, bridge scour, culverts and inline weir structures. Buy it stand-alone or bundled with the Suite.
Studio Express
$449
One-time payment
$150/year
Calculates everything you need, when you need it. Channels, Pipes, Weirs, Orifices, Inlets, Runoff Hydrographs, Detention Pond Sizing and a lot more. Buy it stand-alone or bundle it with the Suite.
Have Questions? We Have Answers.
No. All of our software is “Stand-alone” and does not require any other software to run.
Yes. Your subscription comes with technical support provided by us directly to you. No outsourcing. No extra fees. Please see the Resources page for a host of how-to articles, videos and robust searchable Help documentation.
Yes. The Single-Seat License allows you to install and use your software on up to two of your devices. For example, you can use it on your work computer and on your personal computer at home or a laptop.
All Hydrology Studio software allows you to move licenses from one computer to another with just three mouse clicks. Your software can be installed on as many devices as you want, but you can only use it simultaneously up to the number of seats purchased. (Two for the Single-Seat or up to five with the 5-Seat Bundle).
For example, if you purchased a Single Seat License but have 4 users, all users have access, but only 2 can use the software simultaneously. At any time, you can simply log-out from any one of the installs and log-in on another computer; in a branch office, at home, a laptop, or on a new computer for example.
No. Perpetual licenses were phased-out September 1st, 2025.
The Five-Seat Bundle provides you with five (5) individual seats that can be installed and activated simultaneously. They can be used on multiple computers, anytime, anywhere.
The Five-Seat Bundle offers a tremendous cost savings and is an excellent choice for firms with multiple offices and/or work-at-home employees who need unrestricted access to the software. See, “Flexible Licensing” below for additional cost-saving benefits.
Our online store is fully automated and runs 24/7, so you will receive your activation codes instantly following checkout. No wait times. Your Account page will populate with your new License Keys and Purchase History for which you can access anytime.
The Trial versions have some minor functional limitations. For example, you will not be able to save any of your project files. All printed reports will be watermarked. There may also be limits on inputs. However, you will certainly be able to give them a good test run.
We typically produce an update on one of products about every three months while keeping a keen eye on usability and bloat.
They are automatic. Your software checks for new updates each time it’s launched. If one is available, you will be prompted to update. Just click [Ok] and seconds later your software will start as usual, but will be the latest version. Details of the new version(s) are listed in Updates and Release History in the Help.
Installation is a piece of cake. Just click on any of the “Download/Install Free Trial” links throughout this website. After that, just click the [Install] button for the software you want to use.
The software will then automatically download and install itself… takes only seconds. You’ll see a new shortcut icon on your desktop and you’ll be ready to run the software. The initial install will be the Trial version. A purchased License Key unlocks the Trial into the full version.
Stormwater Studio and Culvert Studio trials will automatically open with a sample project for you to play around with.
No, it’s on-premise. All you need is an internet connection to download/install it and to activate/deactivate it. After that, no internet connection is needed.
You’re in good company. There are over 5,000 users of this software. Mainly in the domestic USA, but also in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across the globe. Here’s what our users have to say about Hydrology Studio.
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and checks. Need an invoice first? Just contact us and we’ll prepare one for you.
Yes. All of our software functions in both U.S. Customary and metric (SI) units.
Yes. It actually runs a little faster on Windows 11.
Absolutely! Older hydraulics & hydrology software struggle on high definition (4k) monitors. Our software is device independent, scales correctly and looks beautiful on any display, especially 4K monitors.