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Tebis: cost, fit and limits
Tebis is a CAM software product made by Tebis AG that programs mold, die and electrode machining for toolmaking in industries such as automotive and aerospace, and that cites a TISAX information security audit on its security page.
What to know first
Tebis prices its commercial licenses by quote and prints no figure on the pages we read. A student version costs a one-time EUR 60, is valid for one year, and carries full functionality with free extension during training. Customer references from automotive and aerospace appear on the vendor page, and a Tebis browser lets users view and share programs. The pages name no AI feature. Windows 11 (64-bit) is the supported operating system.
Tebis at a glance
| Maker | Tebis AG, Germany |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI CAM Software in 2026, rank 9 of 11 |
| Website | tebis.com |
Who Tebis is best for
Automotive suppliers with security audits
The security page says Tebis was audited for information security under TISAX, a label that some automotive customers require from suppliers.
Students and training centers
A EUR 60 one-time student version, valid for a year with extensions during training, gives learners the full product, though proof of the institution is required.
Toolmaking shops with in-house programmers
The product is aimed at mold, die and electrode programming, so it fits shops whose main work is tooling and not general part machining.
Tebis plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Tebis license | Quote only (no price on the pages read) | Full CAM software for mold, die and machine-tool programming, running on Windows 11 (64-bit), with the production license and maintenance terms set by quote. |
| Student version | EUR 60 one-time fee | Full version valid for one year, with free extension during training and regular updates, and proof of the educational institution required. |
| Trainings | Quote only (no price on the pages read) | Tebis training courses offered through the services section of the site, with dates and costs available on request. |
Checked November 2026.
What Tebis does
- Mold and die programming
- The product is positioned for the mold and die industry, covering machining strategies for tooling and electrodes, with customer references from automotive and aerospace on the vendor page.
- Tebis browser
- A browser for viewing and sharing programs is described on a product page, which lets a colleague inspect a program without a full programming seat.
- Smart Test
- Tebis Smart Test is listed on a product page, which the vendor presents as a service for checking programs, though the pages read gave few details.
- Customer health check
- A customer health check service is listed among product pages, which a shop can use to review how it is using the software, so a shop can compare its own working habits with what the vendor recommends.
- Student version
- The student version has full functionality for educational use, so learners work in the same product that production shops buy, which suits training centers preparing people for toolmaking jobs.
How Tebis handles your data
The security page says Tebis is audited for information security in accordance with TISAX, a standard used in the automotive supply chain. The pages we read did not state data retention, hosting region or whether any customer data trains a model. Because no AI feature is named, no model-training statement applies. A supplier that needs audit evidence should request the TISAX label details from the vendor, including the scope and its validity period.
Where Tebis falls short in practice
- No published commercial price. Commercial licenses and trainings are by quote, so only the student version has a printed price on the pages we read, which is a hurdle for a shop that wants a figure before a call.
- Windows 11 only. The system requirements page lists Windows 11 (64-bit), so shops on other systems must change their workstation setup before installing, which can force a hardware refresh before the software can be installed.
- No AI named. The pages name no AI feature, so buyers who want an assistant or automated toolpaths need to ask the vendor or compare with the tools ranked above.
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Tebis: common questions
How much does the Tebis student version cost?
The vendor page lists a one-time fee of EUR 60, valid for one year, with free extension during training and regular updates of the full version. Proof of the educational institution is required, so the offer is for students and not commercial use.
Is Tebis TISAX audited?
The vendor's security page says Tebis is audited for information security in accordance with TISAX. The pages we read did not give the scope or validity period of the label, so a supplier that needs it for a customer audit should request the details from the vendor.
Does Tebis have AI features?
No AI capability is named on the pages we read. Tebis is described as CAM software for the mold and die industry, plus a browser, Smart Test and health check services. Shops that want an assistant should compare it with tools that name one.
What operating system does Tebis need?
The system requirements page lists Windows 11 (64-bit). A shop on an older operating system should plan a workstation upgrade, and should also check the page for the hardware recommendations before ordering new machines for programming seats. Plan the upgrade early.
Does Tebis publish prices for commercial licenses?
No. Commercial licenses and training courses are quote-only on the pages we read, and the only printed price is the EUR 60 student version. Ask for a written quote that lists modules, seats, maintenance and the training you expect to need.