Rhino 9 launch details

A quick soft-launch reminder, plus details you need to sell and support Rhino 9.

Schedule change!

• The public announcement is now on Tuesday, 1 Dec 2026.

• The upgrade promotion now ends on Monday, 1 Mar 2027

Before the announcement

We've had questions about what you can do before the public announcement on Tuesday, 1 Dec 2026. Here are the highlights:

Don't miss these details

• Marketing and Training materials: Here is the start. More on the way.

• Launch schedule: Changed 

• Prices and promotion: Rhino 9 prices and upgrade promotion

• Reseller discounts: no change.

• No free upgrades to Rhino 9, no matter when they purchased Rhino 8 or an upgrade.

• Old inventory: Swap it or return it for credit.

• NFR licenses: Rhino 9 not-for-resale licenses are available from your regional office. They are for internal use only.

Licensing and compatibility

• System requirements: Review the “Not supported” section.

• Rhino 9 license keys work on both Windows and Mac.

• Cloud Zoo and Rhino Accounts support Rhino 9. 

• LAN Zoo requires a free upgrade to support Rhino 9 licenses.

• Current Bongo licenses work in Rhino 9. No stock swap is needed.

• Most Rhino 8 plugins work in Rhino 9. If one doesn't, tell its developer — usually only minor changes are needed