Software: Maple is a computer algebra system from the company MapleSoft. Maple can be used free of charge via a network license on all computer platforms supported by the manufacturer, i.e. Windows, macOS and Linux.
Target Group: students, employees
Usage Costs: free of charge
Download: Installation Files
Contact: Hotline
License types
The licenses are rented for one year including updates and support. There are 30 network licenses available for free use by the users. Network licenses allow the online use of Maple. A computer on which such a license is to be used must therefore belong to the University Münster area (possible for home workstations via VPN) and be permanently connected to the Internet while working with the program. The licenses are monitored by a license manager.
License period
University Münster's current Maple contract runs from 15.11.2025 to 14.11.2026, the license has already been renewed for the coming year, through November 14, 2027. The licenses are valid for one year at a time (15.11 - 14.11.). After reviewing the need, the maintenance contract with Maplesoft will be renewed for one year at a time.
Software version and costs
Maple is currently available in version 2026. Funding for licenses for Maplesoft products is provided by central funds. The use of the network licenses is therefore free of charge for the users.
Step 1: Download
In the download area you will find the installation files for the different operating systems.
The installation files to download for Maple are as follows:
Windows: Maple2026.0WindowsX64Installer
MacOS: Maple2026.0MacInstaller.dmg
Linux: Maple2026.0LinuxX64Installer.run
Step 2: Installation and license activation
Start the installation on your local computer.
During the installation you will be asked for a license type. Please select "network license" and enter the following as name of the server: zivmaple.uni-muenster.de
Here you will also find step-by-step instructions for the installation of Maple.
Note for the installation under Linux:
A local installation under Linux is not mandatory, since a pre-installed version can also be used. For this, include the directory /Applic.ZIV/bin in the path of the user. Maple is then started by the command maple or xmaple. Possibly there are commands for older versions, which are marked by appropriate version numbers. Further notes can be found in the documentation for software installation under Linux.