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Animal behavior tracking software prices,
compared.
Know what a behavior tracking setup costs before you ask for a quote. Animus starts at €1,200 a year, with the capture box, infrared camera, software and updates included.
Published prices
What each price includes
Prices as published by each vendor, excluding taxes and shipping, in their own currency. Each row names its source.
| Product | Published price | Camera and computer | Updates and support | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animus LabOpen field, up to 4 arenas. Zebrafish and more tests from €2,300 a year. | €1,200 / year | Capture box and infrared camera included, on rental | Automatic updates and ticket-based support included | Animus pricing |
| ANY-mazeStoelting | €6,995 | Bought separately | Included, per the vendor | any-maze.com [1] |
| ConductVisionConductScience, AI driven video tracking | $1,490 / yearAdvanced Rodent Module +$1,990 a year. Camera from $450. | Bought separately; Windows computer, NVIDIA graphics card recommended | Included for the licence term | conductscience.com [2–4] |
| EthoVision XTNoldus. Advanced package: multiple animals in multiple arenas. Essential, one animal: €3,495. | Starting at €9,775 for 4 animals | Hardware sold separately | First year of NoldusCare included, then €1,000 a year | noldus.com [5] |
| DanioVisionNoldus, zebrafish larvae | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | noldus.com [6] |
| DeepLabCutOpen source | No licence fee | Provided by your lab | Community | DeepLabCut project [7] |
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What you get with Animus
One yearly price, no quote to wait for
The price you see is the price you pay: equipment, software and updates in one plan your grant can plan for.
Nothing to buy or set up
The capture box and infrared camera arrive ready for your lab. No licence per computer, no capture PC to configure.
Try it in your lab first
The demo is free. A 15-day trial costs €300, deducted from your first invoice if you subscribe.
Common questions
How much does EthoVision XT cost?
Noldus publishes EthoVision XT Advanced, for multiple animals in multiple arenas, at €9,775 excluding tax, with the first year of NoldusCare included; each further year costs €1,000. The single-animal Essential package is €3,495. Premium is priced on request ([5]). Some university core facilities rent access by the hour instead: the University of Iowa NCBC lists $11.26 per hour [8].
How much does ANY-maze cost?
ANY-maze publishes a full licence at €6,995, with updates and support included. The camera and the computer are bought separately. Eligible labs in developing countries can buy an annual licence at US$950 [1].
Is there free behavior tracking software?
Yes. Open source tools such as DeepLabCut have no licence fee. You provide the computer, often with a graphics card, the camera, and the time to set them up and keep them running.
What does the Animus Lab plan include for €1,200 a year?
One capture box and one infrared camera on rental, open field tracking in up to 4 arenas, automatic updates, ticket-based support and a shared workspace for your team. No PC or camera to buy.
Can I try it before committing a budget?
Yes. The demo is free, and a 15-day trial in your lab costs €300, deducted from your first invoice if you subscribe within 30 days after the trial.
Keep exploring
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See what €1,200 a year gets your lab.
References
- ANY-maze, Pricing. https://www.any-maze.com/pricing/. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- ConductScience, ConductVision: AI Driven Video Tracking. https://conductscience.com/lab/conductvision. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- ConductScience, ConductVision Advanced Rodent Module. https://conductscience.com/lab/conductvision-advanced-rodent-module. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- ConductScience, Video Tracking Cameras. https://conductscience.com/lab/video-tracking-cameras/. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- Noldus, EthoVision XT. https://noldus.com/ethovision. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- Noldus, DanioVision. https://www.noldus.com/daniovision. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- DeepLabCut. https://github.com/DeepLabCut/DeepLabCut. Seen on 17 October 2026.
- University of Iowa NCBC, Fees. https://ncbc.medicine.uiowa.edu/fees. Seen on 17 October 2026.
Prices exclude taxes and shipping, in each vendor's currency.