ArcGIS Developer Subscription
Welcome to the FAQ page for the deprecation of ArcGIS Developer Subscription. This page aims to answer common questions regarding the deprecation and migration process. The deprecation of ArcGIS Developer Subscription, along with its associated plans, is part of Esri's effort to streamline and simplify developer offerings. Please refer to the following FAQs to understand the impact of the deprecation, available alternatives, and key dates to remember.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our support team or your account manager.
What is the deprecation of ArcGIS Developer Subscription?
The deprecation of ArcGIS Developer Subscription refers to the discontinuation of this subscription and its existing plans, including Essentials, Builder, Professional, Premium, and Enterprise plans.
Why is the ArcGIS Developer Subscription being deprecated?
The deprecation is aimed at simplifying Esri's offerings for ArcGIS developers who build applications with ArcGIS within their organizations.
What are the key dates to remember for the deprecation?
The following are important dates to keep in mind:
- May 1, 2024:
- Your organization has been notified about this upcoming deprecation through direct email.
- June 19, 2024:
- The last day you will be able to sign up for an ArcGIS Developer Subscription — Essentials Plan (formerly ArcGIS Platform).
- June 25, 2024:
- The last day you can activate an ArcGIS Online development and testing organization licensed through an ArcGIS Developer Subscription.
- June 26, 2024:
- Your existing ArcGIS Developer Subscription Essentials plan will be automatically migrated to a new ArcGIS Location Platform account.
- Your existing ArcGIS Developer Subscription annual plan will no longer renew. Upon term end date, you will need to migrate to one of the new offerings that best supports your organization's needs. Please reference the
What are the alternatives for customers with existing ArcGIS Developer Subscription Plans?
included in this FAQ.
- June 28, 2024:
- On this date, to gain access to location services, you will be required to sign up for an ArcGIS Location Platform account. This product has been renamed from ArcGIS Platform to ArcGIS Location Platform, which provides a new dedicated web experience that includes a dashboard for easy access to account and usage information.
- Sept 26, 2024:
- This is the last day that valid quotes will be accepted or fulfilled for all ArcGIS Developer Subscription plans.
How do these changes impact the ArcGIS Online Development and Testing organization?
All annual plans in the ArcGIS Developer Subscription include an ArcGIS Online organization for development and testing purposes. If you have activated your ArcGIS Online development and testing organization, you will have your content migrated to a production ArcGIS Online organization before June 26, 2024. The expiration date of the new commercial organization will match the length of your current annual ArcGIS Developer Subscription. Once the expiration date is reached, you will need to renew the ArcGIS Online organization using the standard ArcGIS Online renewal process and purchase the required user types that support your development efforts. The last day for you to activate your ArcGIS Online organization for development and testing is June 25, 2024. After this date you will no longer be able to activate your ArcGIS Online organization included with the annual plan in your ArcGIS Developer Subscription.
What is the ArcGIS Developer Bundle?
A new offering, the ArcGIS Developer Bundle, now replaces the ArcGIS Developer Subscription. It provides similar access to software that was available in the ArcGIS Developer Subscription Enterprise Plan, excluding the free tier of ArcGIS Location Platform location services and the ArcGIS Online development and testing organization along with its user types and app licenses.
If you need ArcGIS Enterprise for development and testing purposes, the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle is for you.
What are the alternatives for customers with existing ArcGIS Developer Subscription Plans?
Affected customers will need to move to one of the alternate ways to license these capabilities. Options for impacted developers based on their current plan(s) are listed below.
- ArcGIS Developer Subscription - Essentials Plan
- Effective June 26, 2024, customers will be automatically migrated to an ArcGIS Location Platform account. You will have the same access to location services and your usage will be uninterrupted. No action needed.
- Starting June 27, 2024, you will need to use https://location.arcgis.com to manage your account. Previously, you were required to use https://developers.arcgis.com to login and manage your account.
- ArcGIS Developer Subscription - Builder Plan (Annual)
- Effective June 26, 2024, upon renewal, customers with an existing annual Builder Plan must buy applicable ArcGIS Online user types, apps, and user type extensions based on the needs of their organization.
- Alternatively, you may purchase the ArcGIS Developer Bundle if you need ArcGIS Enterprise for development and testing purposes. The renewal price for the first year will be equivalent to the ArcGIS Developer Subscription Enterprise Plan subscription price.
- ArcGIS Developer Subscription - Professional Plan
- Effective June 26, 2024, upon renewal, we recommend you migrate to the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle. The renewal price for the first year will be equivalent to the ArcGIS Developer Subscription Enterprise Plan subscription price.
- Additionally, if you need ArcGIS Online for development and testing, you may purchase an ArcGIS Online Professional user type subscription license(s).
- ArcGIS Developer Subscription - Premium Plan
- Effective June 26, 2024, upon renewal, we recommend you migrate to the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle. The renewal price for the first year will be equivalent to the ArcGIS Developer Subscription Enterprise Plan subscription price.
- Additionally, if you need ArcGIS Online for development and testing, you may purchase an ArcGIS Online Professional user type subscription license(s).
- ArcGIS Developer Subscription - Enterprise Plan
- Effective June 26, 2024, upon renewal, we recommend you migrate to the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle. The renewal price for the first year will be equivalent to the ArcGIS Developer Subscription Enterprise Plan subscription price.
- Additionally, if you need ArcGIS Online for development and testing, you may purchase an ArcGIS Online Professional or Professional Plus user type subscription license(s).
How will products in the ArcGIS Developer Bundle be licensed and delivered to developers?
Developers will no longer need to register an ADS code when accessing products from the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle. Products included in the bundle (licenses and downloads) will be delivered to My Esri like other production products. The License files will be issued via email to the developer by the My Esri license administrator. These products will be labeled as “Developer”.
When a developer requests a product, the customer's My Esri administrator will use the standard Esri product licensing workflow and developer licenses will be separate from production licenses.
How will customers be informed on the deprecation and migration process?
Esri has sent out communications to affected customers via email on May 1, 2024. Additionally, customers are encouraged to join relevant spaces in the Esri Community associated with their development patterns to stay informed about the latest news and updates.
For further assistance or clarification, please contact our support team.
How do I get the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle?
The ArcGIS Developer Bundle can be purchased through the Esri Store or by calling us, starting June 26, 2024.
When my ArcGIS Online development and testing organization is migrated to a production organization, how will my content be handed?
The migration will be seamless. You will keep all of the content created in your existing ArcGIS Online development and test organization.
If you want to migrate away from your existing ArcGIS Online development and test organization to another ArcGIS Online organization, you will be required to export your data. Additionally, you will need to export your data before your current subscription ends and access is removed. For further assistance or clarification, please contact our support team.
What is ArcGIS Location Platform?
ArcGIS Location Platform, previously known as ArcGIS Platform or the Essentials plan of the ArcGIS Developer Subscription, continues to offer developers and businesses high-quality location services. Esri's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), uses a pay-as-you-go model, providing straightforward access to a wide range of APIs, SDKs, and services. The renaming to ArcGIS Location Platform highlights its enhanced capabilities, aimed at better integration with existing services and promoting continuous growth and success. This change is more than a simple rebranding; it represents a significant upgrade, enriching the collection of location services and features specifically designed for developers. Additionally, users will benefit from a new dedicated webpage with simplified dashboard for managing account, and an expanded documentation site designed with developers in mind.
Can I still install multiple versions and/or on multiple environments simultaneously using the ArcGIS Developer Bundle?
Yes, installing multiple versions and/or in multiple environments for development and testing purposes only is permitted.
Is there a migration path/program for customers who have ArcGIS Developer Subscriptions as part of their Enterprise Agreements (EA)?
Please contact your account manager to discuss migration options available to you.