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ArcGIS is a premium product, and its pricing reflects its enterprise-grade capabilities. For commercial use, ArcGIS Pro Standard costs approximately $3,025 per user per year, while the Advanced license runs $4,150 per user per year. For organizations, Creator licenses start around $760 per user annually. ArcGIS Enterprise Advanced, designed for large-scale operations, has a starting cost of $44,000 for the initial license with annual maintenance fees around $11,000.