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Manifold GIS (Release 9)

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Product
Manifold Release 9 is a GIS for spatial work that the maker also describes for ETL, DBMS, and data science tasks.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Platforms
Release 9 is a 64-bit Windows application; the maker lists current support for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Windows Server editions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Support
Technical support is provided by email using paid support tokens, and the maker says support applies to the current release and update.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Activation
Activation requires an internet connection and a license can be activated on one computer at a time; activating it on another computer moves it there.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Analytics
The maker says Release 9 offers point-and-click analytic templates and SQL functions for data analysis.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Automation
Universal and Server editions include Manifold Commander for command-line SQL and scripts, including scheduled tasks with Windows Task Scheduler.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Data connectivity
The maker says Release 9 connects to enterprise DBMS installations, web server data sources, file databases, and many spatial formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Download integrity
The Release 9 downloads page publishes SHA256 checksums for its Windows installation files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Free alternative
Manifold Viewer is a free, read-only version with many Release 9 capabilities, but it omits scripting and printing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Parallel processing
Release 9 uses the Radian spatial platform and automatically uses parallel processing for performance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Protocols
Manifold lists OSM, TMS, WFS, WMS, WMTS, ECWP, and ArcGIS REST among its web connectivity protocols.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Server
Manifold Server is a parallel, read-only spatial database server, included in Universal and Server editions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Trial availability
The maker presents free Manifold Viewer as a way to try Release 9 technology; Release 9 itself requires a serial number to run.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Updates
Licensees may download and install the latest build of their licensed software at no charge, while technical support is not included with free updates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net

Plans and prices

Manifold Release 9 Professional $145, paid once Fully paid license fee Single desktop license · 64-bit Windows · Excludes Manifold Commander and Manifold Server Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Manifold Release 9 Universal $195, paid once Fully paid license fee Single desktop license · Includes Manifold Commander and limited Manifold Server · Limited Server supports one session at a time Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net
Manifold Release 9 Server $395, paid once Fully paid license fee Single machine license · Unlimited Server connections and instances · Supports simultaneous desktop use Read 9 Oct 2026 · manifold.net

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