The 2020 release introduced significant improvements aimed at reducing design cycles: Advanced Design System (ADS) Software - Keysight

Professionals can request a free evaluation that provides a 30-day license to explore the full suite.

Students at participating universities can apply for a free annual license for their personal computers. This program is strictly for educational purposes and requires a university email address.

Keysight does not offer a permanent "free" version of ADS for commercial use. However, there are three primary ways to access the software without an upfront purchase: