SoundPLAN Product Family — Noise Mapping Software for Every Need
The SoundPLAN product family covers every professional noise mapping and acoustic prediction application — from environmental impact assessments and strategic city-wide noise maps to occupational noise exposure surveys inside factories. All products share the same proven German-engineered calculation engine, continuously developed since 1986. Choose the product that fits your budget and project scope, and upgrade as your needs grow.
SoundPLANnoise — The All-Rounder
One of the world's most widely used environmental noise modeling software platforms. Supports 50+ international calculation methods for road, rail, aircraft, and industrial noise. Used by consultancies, government agencies, airport authorities, and research institutions in 60+ countries. Fully modular — buy only the calculation standards you need. Contact us for pricing.
SoundPLANessential+ — Enhanced Capabilities
Enhanced noise mapping package with additional calculation standards and source types beyond SoundPLANessential. Suitable for consultancies working on a mix of routine and more demanding projects. Contact us for pricing.
SoundPLANessential — Compact, Simple, Efficient
Streamlined noise mapping software with 25+ included calculation standards. Designed for consultancies with straightforward road, railway, and industrial noise projects. Uses the same proven SoundPLAN calculation engine. Contact us for pricing.
SoundPLANmanda — For the Workplace
Dedicated occupational noise mapping software for factories, power plants, oil & gas sites, and any facility where worker noise exposure must be managed. Generates 3D facility noise maps and calculates daily worker exposure (LEX,8h). Perpetual license from €1,100 — no annual subscriptions required.
Add-On Modules
SoundPLANnoise is fully modular. Expand your capabilities with specialist modules for road traffic, railway, aircraft, industrial noise, strategic mapping, barrier optimization, and SPD analysis. View all available modules.
Choosing the Right Product
If you are not sure which product is right for your team and project types, this guide may help:
- New to noise mapping, small to medium projects, one country: Start with SoundPLANessential
- Growing practice, multi-modal or multi-country projects: Consider SoundPLANessential+
- Full professional practice, complex projects, strategic mapping, aircraft: SoundPLANnoise with appropriate modules
- Industrial HSE, occupational noise, factory noise mapping: SoundPLANmanda
Upgrade Path and Data Compatibility
Every SoundPLAN product uses the same project file format and calculation engine. If you start with SoundPLANessential and later need the capabilities of SoundPLANnoise, you can upgrade at any time — your existing projects, site geometry, and noise model data transfer automatically with no need to recreate previous work. The amount paid for your current license is credited towards the upgrade cost. This makes SoundPLAN a long-term investment that grows with your practice and project portfolio.
Not sure? Contact SoundPLAN Asia for a product recommendation based on your project types and budget. We respond within one business day.