NI's graphical programming for hobby and personal projects — free edition. By NI (Emerson)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
LabVIEW Community Edition is free software for Windows, macOS and Linux from NI (Emerson). NI's graphical programming for hobby and personal projects — free edition. Download it only from ni.com. The latest version we track is 2026 Q3. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 2026 Q3
- Publisher:
- NI (Emerson)
- Official site:
- ni.com
- Licence:
- Free — Proprietary — free for non-commercial personal use
- Requirements:
- Windows, macOS, Linux (see NI readme for exact versions)
Our verdict
LabVIEW Community Edition gives you the same graphical 'G' programming used in instrumentation and test labs, free for non-commercial personal projects — including Arduino and Raspberry Pi tinkering. Note NI's rule: Community Edition is not for use at degree-granting institutions such as universities and vocational schools, so college labs need NI's academic licences. It requires an NI account to download and activate.
Key features
- Graphical dataflow programming (G)
- Includes Professional-edition capabilities for personal use
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi support
- Windows, macOS and Linux downloads
Pros
- Pro: Free for personal projects
- Pro: Same language used in industry test labs
- Pro: Large NI learning resources
Cons
- Con: Not allowed for coursework at universities/vocational schools (per NI)
- Con: Needs an NI account
- Con: Large download
What's new in 2026 Q3
See what changed in 2026 Q3 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 2026 Q3Latest
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- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows, macOS, Linux (see NI readme for exact versions)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Proprietary — free for non-commercial personal use
- Publisher
- ni.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Can I use LabVIEW Community Edition for my college project?
For a personal, non-commercial project at home, yes. NI states Community Edition is not for use at degree-granting institutions (universities, vocational schools, certification programmes); those should use NI's academic options.
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