Overview
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ArcGIS Desktop Applications
IMPORTANT NOTE: ArcGIS 10.8.1 is the current release of ArcMap and will continue to be supported until March 01, 2026. ESRI does not have plans to release an ArcMap 10.9 with the ArcGIS releases in 2021. This means the 10.8.x series will be the final release series of ArcMap and will be supported until March 01, 2026. The product lifecycle still has a 4 year horizon – to 2026.
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ArcGIS Pro can also be licensed separately from ArcGIS Desktop as part of a GIS Professional subscription (which includes ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online).
ESRI offers perpetual and term licensing. Read more on license options >>
Types of ArcGIS Desktop licenses
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