Rockwell Automation does not publish a list price for Studio 5000 Logix Designer. You buy it as a subscription or a perpetual license, and the price depends on the edition and add-ons. For a real number, ask an authorized Rockwell distributor for a quote.
Last checked 25 October 2026 against Rockwell's own pages. Independent guide, not affiliated with Rockwell Automation.
You will find dollar figures on forums and reseller sites. We could not confirm any of them on Rockwell's site or an authorized distributor's page, so we do not repeat them here.
Taken from Rockwell's Studio 5000 ordering guide (publication 9324-QR001M-EN-P, October 2026). All editions support LogixEdge, CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix. Licenses are concurrent and activate the current version back to version 20.05.
| Edition | Controllers | Editors included | Notes | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | All Logix platforms, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix | Ladder, FBD, ST, SFC, GuardLogix safety editor | Also includes PhaseManager, SequenceManager, RSNetWorx and the Logix Designer SDK. Logix Emulate was included up to V36. | Not published |
| Full | All Logix platforms, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix | Ladder, FBD, ST, SFC, GuardLogix safety editor | Includes PhaseManager and SequenceManager. RSNetWorx is a separate add-on. | Not published |
| Standard Networx | All Logix platforms, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix | Ladder (other editors are add-ons) | Standard plus RSNetWorx. | Not published |
| Standard | All Logix platforms, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix | Ladder (FBD, ST, SFC and safety are add-ons) | The usual entry point if you need ControlLogix. | Not published |
| Lite | LogixEdge, CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix only | Ladder, FBD, ST, SFC, GuardLogix safety editor | No ControlLogix. Logix Emulate is not available for this edition. | Not published |
| Mini | LogixEdge, CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix only | Ladder (other editors are add-ons) | The smallest edition. No ControlLogix, and no Logix Emulate. | Not published |
| Service | All Logix platforms, including ControlLogix and GuardLogix | Upload, download and view only | For maintenance staff who need to go online and view logic, not edit it. | Not published |
Last checked 25 October 2026. Editions and bundles change; confirm with Rockwell or a distributor before you order.
Rockwell lets you choose. A subscription is a timed license, and Rockwell says it lets you change your edition and add-ons. A perpetual license is a one-time purchase that does not expire and includes the first year of software support.
New versions are only available while you have Rockwell Automation Software Support coverage. With a perpetual license, that means paying for support each year after the first if you want updates. Factor that into any quote you compare.
Both let you run Logix code without a physical controller. They are add-ons, not part of most editions.
Comparing emulation options? See our Studio 5000 Emulate alternative page.
Before you pay for a license
If you are learning, the expensive part of Studio 5000 is not the ladder logic. It is the license, a Windows PC and a controller to download to. You can learn the logic without any of them.
It is not Rockwell software. It does not open or export .ACD files, and you will still need Studio 5000 to program a real controller.
All checked on 25 October 2026.