LabVIEW Evaluation for macOS and Linux

Issue Details

• How can I obtain LabVIEW Evaluation Software for macOS and Linux distributions?
• I would like to trial LabVIEW for macOS. Where can I download the software?

Solution

For non-commercial and evaluation use, you should download and install the LabVIEW Community Edition from the LabVIEW Download page. Refer to the notes below for details on licensing and appropriate use of the LabVIEW Community Edition.

For commercial use, a LabVIEW Full or Professional license is required. The edition type is selectable from the download page.

Note: Starting with LabVIEW 2025 Q3, LabVIEW Community is the only edition available for macOS. The final version of the Full or Professional edition for macOS is 2023 Q3. 

Additional Information

Notes:

1. LabVIEW 2025 Q3 for MacOS is available on the LabVIEW download page and supports M series processors.
   1. A compatibility chart for other processors and OS versions can be found here: LabVIEW and macOS Compatibility - NI 
2. LabVIEW Community Edition is licensed for non-commercial use.
   1. For commercial use, you will need to purchase the appropriate license.
3. The LabVIEW Community Edition is free of charge for students.
4. Refer to NI Community Edition Software Usage Details - NI for detailed information on appropriate usage.