Includes synthesis via Synopsys Synplify Pro and simulation via Siemens ModelSim/Questa ME. 2. Libero Evaluation / Evaluation Free License
The Libero SoC ecosystem offers two primary no-cost licensing options: the and the Evaluation License . While both are free, they serve very different purposes.
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(Full features, time-limited)
Microchip offers two primary licensing models: (Paid) and Libero Silver (Free). For 90% of users searching for a free license, Silver is the answer.
(Free, no license file needed)
To use Microchip’s Libero SoC Design Suite without a paid subscription, you must obtain a Silver License microchip libero license free
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Obtaining the license is a straightforward process managed through the Microchip website.
Completely free to download and use.
: This is a free, 1-year renewable license designed for commercial evaluation and general development. It supports a wide range of popular, mainstream Microchip FPGAs and SoCs.
| Vendor | Free Tool | Device Limits | Duration | |--------|-----------|---------------|----------| | | Libero Silver | IGLOO2/SF2 up to 25K LEs, PolarFire up to 50K? | Perpetual | | Xilinx | Vivado WebPack | Up to 128K LEs (Artix-7, Zynq-7000 limited) | Perpetual | | Intel | Quartus Prime Lite | Up to 250K LEs (Cyclone IV, V, 10) | Perpetual | | Lattice | Radiant Free | Up to 100K LEs (CrossLink, Certus) | Perpetual |
: This is the most popular free option for developers. It supports a limited range of device families but—crucially— allows you to program a design Includes synthesis via Synopsys Synplify Pro and simulation
Whether you are building a low-power IoT sensor framework on an IGLOO2 chip or experimenting with hardware acceleration on a PolarFire FPGA, the free tier of Libero SoC is the perfect gateway.
To generate a license, you must use the Microchip Direct FPGA Software page or the Microsemi SOC Portal.