Ableton Student Discount 2026: Rules and How to Verify
Ableton gives students 50% off a new Ableton Live licence: Intro $49 instead of $99, Standard $174 instead of $349, Suite $374 instead of $749. The discount also applies to Live when bought together with Push. You verify through the brand itself. Here is exactly what you need and how long it lasts.
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What you get
50% off a new Ableton Live licence: Intro $49 instead of $99, Standard $174 instead of $349, Suite $374 instead of $749. The discount also applies to Live when bought together with Push.
Verify with
Check the eligibility criteria, then verify your education status by giving details of the institution you attend or work for and uploading a copy of your student or teacher ID. Verification usually takes one business day and the outcome arrives by email.
Who qualifies
Students aged 18 or over in full-time education up to advanced degree programmes; students in a part-time programme of 20+ hours a week or lasting 12 months or more (any field of study); and teachers employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field, with part-time and private teachers needing at least 20 hours a week.
How often to renew
None needed. Educational status only matters at the time of purchase — you keep the licence with no limitations after you finish studying.
How to get it (3 steps)
1Check the eligibility criteria, then verify your education status by giving details of the institution you attend or work for and uploading a copy of your student or teacher ID. Verification usually takes one business day and the outcome arrives by email.
2Check that you qualify. Students aged 18 or over in full-time education up to advanced degree programmes; students in a part-time programme of 20+ hours a week or lasting 12 months or more (any field of study); and teachers employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field, with part-time and private teachers needing at least 20 hours a week.
3Use it. 50% off a new Ableton Live licence: Intro $49 instead of $99, Standard $174 instead of $349, Suite $374 instead of $749. The discount also applies to Live when bought together with Push.
Good to know
New licences only; it cannot be applied to upgrades. You may buy an educational licence for a family member or friend who qualifies, uploading their details, but you cannot use your own documents to verify someone else. Ableton offers a four-week money-back guarantee if there is a dispute over the status documents.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify for the Ableton student discount?
Check the eligibility criteria, then verify your education status by giving details of the institution you attend or work for and uploading a copy of your student or teacher ID. Verification usually takes one business day and the outcome arrives by email. (read on the Ableton page on Sep 8, 2026.)
Who qualifies for the Ableton student discount?
Students aged 18 or over in full-time education up to advanced degree programmes; students in a part-time programme of 20+ hours a week or lasting 12 months or more (any field of study); and teachers employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field, with part-time and private teachers needing at least 20 hours a week.
How long does the Ableton student discount last?
None needed. Educational status only matters at the time of purchase — you keep the licence with no limitations after you finish studying. New licences only; it cannot be applied to upgrades. You may buy an educational licence for a family member or friend who qualifies, uploading their details, but you cannot use your own documents to verify someone else. Ableton offers a four-week money-back guarantee if there is a dispute over the status documents.
Already verified with Ableton? These use it too
One verification unlocks all of them, so these cost you nothing extra to claim.