Kisssoft Student Version

A Student’s Guide to KISSsoft: Getting Started with Professional Gear Design

For mechanical engineering students specializing in power transmission, drivetrain technology, or machine design, KISSsoft is an industry standard. It is the software used by major automotive and aerospace companies to calculate, optimize, and verify gears, shafts, and bearings.

However, because KISSsoft is a high-end professional tool, accessing it as a student works differently than downloading free CAD software like Fusion 360 or Onshape. Here is everything you need to know about the KISSsoft student version.

Common Misconceptions

Let's clear up a few myths about the KISSsoft Student Version: kisssoft student version

  • Myth: It is a trial version.
    Fact: It is a specific academic product. A "trial" usually lasts 30 days; the student version lasts 6-12 months.

  • Myth: It lacks modern standards (AGMA, ISO).
    Fact: The student version includes the same calculation standards as the professional version. A Student’s Guide to KISSsoft: Getting Started with

  • Myth: You can use it for freelance work.
    Fact: No. The license agreement strictly forbids commercial use.

2. "Student Version" Watermark

Every calculation report, exported graphic, or screenshot will be clearly watermarked with "STUDENT VERSION." You cannot remove this. It means you cannot use the output for commercial or paid consulting work. Common Misconceptions Let's clear up a few myths

5. No API or Automation

The student version disables the KISSsoft API (Application Programming Interface). You cannot write Python or VBA scripts to automate calculations.

Teaching with KISSsoft: A Note for Professors

If you are a lecturer or professor, you should know KISSsoft also offers campus-wide licenses and classroom packs. These are not the same as the individual student version. Campus licenses allow:

  • Unlimited installations in university computer labs.
  • No watermark for academic research (but still non-commercial).
  • Longer validity (2-3 years).

Encourage your students to use the individual student version for homework, but consider a departmental license for final-year projects.

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