# How do I download or install a free trial for a Software AG product? **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum\ **Tags:** Adabas-Natural, Natural\ **Created:** [January 22, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883 "2026-01-22T04:49:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![meenuhindujadheerajsudan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/meenuhindujadheerajsudan/32/39389_2.png) [@meenuhindujadheerajsudan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/meenuhindujadheerajsudan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/1 "2026-01-22T04:49:43Z")
I am Dheeraj Sudan from the UK. I work as a software developer and jointly manage a business with my wife, Meenu Hinduja. I’m planning to try a Software AG product. Can anyone here suggest how to download and install the free trial? Regards Dheeraj Sudan and Meenu Hinduja ---
**Author:** ![Felix\_Friedrich](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/felix_friedrich/32/418_2.png) [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/2 "2026-01-22T07:53:55Z")
Please see the official Free Trial page of Software AG with more information on how to register for and install free trials: > **[Free Trials](https://www.softwareag.com/en/free-trials/)** > > Explore free trials from Software AG to build applications across multiple platforms with hands-on labs and resources. ---
**Author:** ![shashi5532](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@shashi5532](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/shashi5532)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/3 "2026-01-25T07:21:03Z")
Hi Felix, these needs Empower credentials right which i am unable to request with my individual Gmail account it asks for work email id (office domain id) which i can not share it as its restricted. is there any way we can create Empower credentials for individuals. ---
**Author:** ![Felix\_Friedrich](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/felix_friedrich/32/418_2.png) [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/4 "2026-01-25T11:32:59Z")
You shouldn’t need Empower credentials to download and try our Community editions. If you need support with accessing Empower as an existing customer of Software AG, please reach out to [empower@softwareag.com](mailto:empower@softwareag.com?subject=Please%20update%20my%20Empower%20profile). ---
**Author:** ![sai46801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@sai46801](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/sai46801)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/5 "2026-02-03T08:28:35Z")
Hello, I’m learning webMethods and need the Service Designer free download ZIP. Can someone share the download link or directions? ---
**Author:** ![Felix\_Friedrich](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/felix_friedrich/32/418_2.png) [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/6 "2026-02-03T08:42:09Z")
webMethods community content incl. free trials has moved to IBM: > **[IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration - IBM TechXchange Community](https://community.ibm.com/community/user/groups/community-home?CommunityKey=82b75916-ed06-4a13-8eb6-0190da9f1bfa)** ---
**Author:** ![sai46801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@sai46801](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/sai46801)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/7 "2026-02-03T08:58:52Z")
**Title:** Looking for webMethods Service Designer Free Download / Trial Setup Hello Everyone, I’m new to webMethods and currently learning Integration Server, Flow Services, and EDI (850) for a freelance opportunity. I’m trying to set up a local practice environment, but I’m unable to find the **webMethods Service Designer free download or trial installer** on the Tech Community downloads page. Could someone please guide me to: - The latest **Service Designer standalone ZIP** , or - The **Integration Server + Designer trial installer** , or - Any official link for setting up a local development environment? I mainly want to practice: - Creating packages and Flow services - Mapping and pipeline - EDI basics (850) Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance 🙂 Prasad ---
**Author:** ![Felix\_Friedrich](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/felix_friedrich/32/418_2.png) [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/8 "2026-02-03T09:10:24Z")
Hi Prasad, see my reply above: webMethods community content incl. free trials has moved to IBM: [community.ibm.com](https://community.ibm.com/community/user/groups/community-home?CommunityKey=82b75916-ed06-4a13-8eb6-0190da9f1bfa) ### [IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration - IBM TechXchange Community](https://community.ibm.com/community/user/groups/community-home?CommunityKey=82b75916-ed06-4a13-8eb6-0190da9f1bfa) You won’t find any webMethods content here anymore. Please ask your questions in the IBM Community. Thanks, Felix ---
**Author:** ![Felix\_Friedrich](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/felix_friedrich/32/418_2.png) [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/11 "2026-06-15T11:39:28Z")
Hi Dheeraj, you can find free trials on our website here: [https://www.softwareag.com/en/free-trials/](https://www.softwareag.com/en/free-trials/) Best regards, Felix ---
**Author:** ![angelarpj0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a8b319/32.png) [@angelarpj0](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/angelarpj0)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/12 "2026-07-02T14:45:50Z")
Welcome, Dheeraj and Meenu! You can download the free trial directly from Software AG’s official website after creating an account. ---
**Author:** ![angelarpj0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a8b319/32.png) [@angelarpj0](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/angelarpj0)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/14 "2026-07-15T06:51:05Z")
Welcome! The official Software AG evaluation portal is the safest place to get the correct installer and trial license. ---
**Author:** ![JunaidTECH](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/junaidtech/32/39647_2.png) [@JunaidTECH](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/JunaidTECH)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-do-i-download-or-install-a-free-trial-for-a-software-ag-product/311883/15 "2026-09-14T18:28:15Z")
If you’re looking to try a Software AG product, the best approach is to start with the official Software AG website and check the product’s trial or evaluation page. The exact download and installation steps can vary depending on the product and operating system. You may need to create or sign in to a Software AG account before accessing the trial download. I’d also recommend checking the product’s system requirements and installation documentation beforehand so you know what dependencies or configuration are required.