Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Elite Software (Rhvac) cost?
Published plans run $12.42–$19.92 per month. The lowest rate requires annual billing. HVAC design software: Rhvac (ACCA Manual J/D/S residential loads), Chvac commercial loads, duct sizing and proposal tools.
Prices are as published by Elite Software (Rhvac) on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Rhvac 10 Desktop$599 one-time permanent license (Windows) | Quote | Check vendor |
| Rhvac + Drawing Board + Manual D Ductsize combo$999 one-time | Quote | Check vendor |
| Rhvac Online$239 per year ($159 if you own Rhvac 10 desktop) | $19.92/mo | Yearly |
| Manual J Calculator Online$149 per year | $12.42/mo | Yearly |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Proposal Maker$299 one-time | Not published |
| Drawing Board$299 one-time | Not published |
| Chvac (commercial)$299 (2 rooms) to $1,499 (unlimited rooms) | Not published |
| Version upgradese.g. $49 for Rhvac 10.1 to 10.2; 9 to 10 varies | Not published |
Pricing source: elitesoft.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- Not published · none
- Contract & cancellation
- one-time license or 1-year online subscription · Renewal: unknown · n/a
- Data export
- yes · Desktop project files stored locally
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Elite Software (Rhvac)'s site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Desktop licenses are permanent, but point-version upgrades are sold separately.
“Rhvac Upgrade 10.1 to 10.2 desktop J D S permanent $49”
elitesoft.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - No returns or exchanges are allowed for any reason.
“Elite Software does not allow software returns or exchanges for any reason.”
elitesoft.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The commercial load program is priced by how many rooms a project can hold, from 2 rooms at $299 to unlimited at $1,499.
“2 Room Capacity $299 10 Room Capacity $399 50 Room Capacity $599 100 Room Capacity $999 Unlimited Room Capacity $1499”
elitesoft.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The online version is a 1-year subscription; the free trial becomes demo-limited after one week.
“Register for Rhvac Online (One free week active, then demo limited)”
elitesoft.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The customizable proposal tool is a separate $299 purchase.
“considering adding to Rhvac Desktop the optional Proposal Maker software for just $299.”
elitesoft.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
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