Pricing and ordering
In comparison with other data envelopment analysis (DEA) efficiency measurement packages Frontier Analyst® was described as “the most user friendly” (the Economic Journal). Frontier Analyst gives you so much more than other DEA software. More graphical displays, better, clearer presentation of information, and more analysis and reporting features. We are professional software developers and provide the high level of reliability and service that you expect of commercial software.
Frontier Analyst® commercial prices
Frontier Analyst® is designed to help managers and analysts conduct efficiency studies. Using experience and feedback gained over the past few years we have added new features to Frontier Analyst. Frontier Analyst (version 4) is licensed in versions supporting from 75 to at least 20,000 units (all versions can analyse as few as 5 units), with >32 variables (inputs or outputs). It runs under Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista and 7 and requires 15Mb of disk space (plus your data storage) and an SVGA screen. The price includes the software with 3 months free support provided via email and telephone. Maintenance agreements are also available.
Purchasing Frontier Analyst will get you a web download (“electronic delivery”) of the software. You can choose to also purchase a CD-ROM in a DVD case, and also available is a printed manual, both of which are charged extra. You can of course keep a backup of your download, or download it again at any time if you change computer or similar.
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Comparisons | Facilities | Price for first license, excl VAT |
FAP1/UNLTD | Single user, 20,000+ unit analysis capability | 12 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£3995 |
FAP1/5000 | Single user, 5000 unit analysis capability | 12 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£2895 |
FAP1/2500 | Single user, 2500 unit analysis capability | 8 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£2395 |
FAP1/1500 | Single user, 1500 unit analysis capability | 8 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£1895 |
FAP1/500 | Single user, 500 unit analysis capability | 4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£1395 |
FAP1/EVAL | Single user, 500 unit, 3 month trial edition
The price paid for the trial is not refundable, but should you purchase a full, non-time-limited licence either during, or within 4 weeks of the end of, the evaluation period, the trial price will be deducted from the cost of the final license purchased. |
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£295 |
FAP1/250 | Single user, 250 unit analysis capability | 2 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£695 |
FAP1/75 | Single user, 75 unit analysis capability | 2 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
£395 |
See below for the pricing for additional user license pricing and academic pricing. | ![]() |
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FAPT | PowerTrain™ enterprise edition for integrating into your systems | Please ask | ||
Key: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Multiple CPU support is a facility where large analysis can be split into two or more chunks, and then it is spread across the cores of the CPU. So if you have 4 cores in your CPU, it should be able to do an analysis four times faster. This only really matters when you have a large data set and tens of thousands of units, where the linear programming can take some hours. The comparisons facility allows you to run different models at the same time, with slight variations. For example, you might set up a model with “floor space” and another without, and then you can see what the effect on the efficiency scores is in each graph and table. This way you can see if floor space is an important factor or not. Each model takes time to run, and you can enable or disable them. The reports options determine whether you have the standard reports (all versions) or can also edit them and customise them (500 units or more). SQL database import allows you to retrieve data into projects using SQL ODBC. If you are integrating into a bigger system, you may like to look at the PowerTrain web service offering. |
The Frontier Analyst® Plus Packs are now integrated into the main software.
Purchasing multiple licenses
When you purchase five or more licenses in a single transaction a 20% discount can be applied. The individual item price must be at least £150 (excl. shipping and VAT) for this to apply.
Extended support and maintenance agreements are available for all editions of Frontier Analyst®. Please contact us for full details. Call for training and consultancy information.
If you can’t find the option you want, contact Banxia Software.
Frontier Analyst® Upgrades and Maintenance
Maintenance will give you all major upgrades in the period covered, as well as installation and operation support. Annual maintenance must be purchased for each licensed user. Maintenance does not include any physical product, but provides access to updates through the software internet-update facility and web site download. If your maintenance has lapsed for more than one year, it can be renewed for further support, but will not include major version updates.
Renewal of your maintenance is available at a discount if you renew before the maintenance expires, or within one month of its expiry. After this time, a full price maintenance must be purchased again.
Important: At no time does your purchased software expire or stop working – it will continue to work even past the maintenance expiry. The software will remind you that maintenance is about to expire, but there is no requirement to renew. Minor updates will continue to be available via our web site.
Option | Order Code | Unit Price Per User (excluding VAT) |
1 Year maintenance and upgrades Major upgrades (via download), installation and operation support. See above for details. |
FAP1/M | £289 |
Renewal of maintenance. See above for conditions. |
FAP1/MR | £189 |
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Shipping + VAT
Shiping costs are available on this page. All prices exclude VAT (value added tax) at the current rate. VAT is payable on orders in the UK. In the EC you must provide a VAT number or we must charge you VAT. VAT is not payable on orders from the rest of the world. If your government requires a certificate of origin, we will advise you of the additional cost. E&OE.
Payment in Euro & US Dollars
We will accept payment in British pounds, Euro currency or US $ dollars from any customer. Contact us for the current conversion rate and account transfer details. In any case, your bank or credit card company will be able to make the GBP payment and do the conversion for you.
What value is a “£ pound”? What is GBP?
If you are not in the UK, then you may be wondering how to pay. Don’t worry – we can charge your credit card in “pounds sterling” (“GBP” – Great Britain Pounds), and the credit card company sorts out conversion at the current exchange rate so that the charges appear on your bill in your local currency. Alternatively, check if a local distributor is available – they will always take orders in local currency.
So what value is a pound? You can check the current rate, and find out your approximate price using the Universal Currency Converter.
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Frontier Analyst can be purchased using a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Access, American Express), and dispatched to you anywhere in the world.
Academic Prices
Academic licenses must be used for academic teaching, learning and/or research purposes and not for commercial gain (see detail below). For non-academic (“commercial”) prices, please see above.
Banxia Software guidelines for eligibility for academic discount. To qualify for academic/educational prices you must be a bona fide school, college or university teacher/lecturer, a registered student or a researcher at an educational establishment. Government / military establishments do not qualify.
The Frontier Analyst® Plus Packs are now integrated into the main software.
Lab Licenses
Licenses are available for teaching in university computer labs at a very low price. With a lab license the software must be used only for academic teaching in a computer laboratory with student projects each up to three months duration – the typical duration of a term teaching the DEA technique. The lab license is for use by the maximum number of 30 concurrent users at any one time. A lab license may not be used for long term research, personal or any commercial purposes (other licenses are suitable for those purposes). Although the length of individual projects done using the software under this license is limited, the term of the license is perpetual – there are no annual fees required. Prices quoted are for up to 30 computers per lab, if your requirements extend beyond this, please contact info@banxia.com to discuss your requirements.
License | Order Code | Unit Price |
Lab license (teaching purposes only, 500 unit for 30 students – see above) | FAPE1/Lab | £595 |
Need something not here? Email info@banxia.com now with your requirements. | ![]() |
Email info@banxia.com |