CAESAR II
Hexagon CAESAR II is the global benchmark pipe-stress analysis tool — used by oil & gas, petrochemical, and power EPCs for code-compliant ASME B31, EN 13480, and B31.3 stress analysis of piping systems.
Full Pricing Breakdown
Official software licensing terms, volume discounts, educational exemptions, and renewal fees vary significantly across countries, exchange rates, and regional authorized resellers. Click below to verify real-time terms directly on the vendor portal.
Official deployment options, concurrent multi-user licensing, and educational discounts are configured per enterprise seat on the vendor portal.
View Official Pricing PageKey Capabilities
Pipe Stress
Analysis
Design
Integration
Technical Audit
Compatibility & Interoperability
Trust & Support
The Pros
- Industry default — accepted by regulators worldwide
- Mature, stable code-checking library
- Excellent CAD integration with major plant tools
The Cons
- Windows-only
- License cost is steep for occasional users
- UI shows its age
CADGuide Verdict
Final Professional Conclusion
"The pipe stress tool. Practically every regulator, owner, and EPC accepts CAESAR II output without question."
Expert Q&A
?What is CAESAR II used for?
Industry-standard pipe stress analysis for static and dynamic load cases. CAESAR II is a CAE / CAM solution widely adopted in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power.
?How much does CAESAR II cost?
CAESAR II is licensed on a Subscription model. Because official seat rates, multi-currency pricing, educational exemptions, and authorized reseller quotes vary by region, click the Official Live Pricing link on this page to verify real-time pricing directly on the vendor portal.
?Is there a free version of CAESAR II?
CAESAR II is a commercial product without a free permanent tier. Most vendors offer a 15-30 day evaluation on request; verified educational seats are typically free for students.
?What operating systems does CAESAR II support?
CAESAR II runs on Windows.
?Which file formats does CAESAR II support?
CAESAR II imports CII, PCF, CAESAR Neutral, CADWorx, SmartPlant, AutoPIPE and exports CII, Stress Reports (PDF/Excel), 3D Deflection Visuals, PCF. Direct CAD associative interfaces and neutral solver/exchange formats are supported depending on your licensed modules.
?What are the best alternatives to CAESAR II?
The closest alternatives to CAESAR II are Bentley AutoPIPE, PV Elite, ANSYS Mechanical. Bentley AutoPIPE (offered on a Subscription license) competes directly on core Oil & Gas workflows, while PV Elite (offered on a Subscription license) is another top-rated option in the same category. Compare their full technical specifications, file-format compatibility, and official licensing options side-by-side on CADGuide.
