Ostinato 2.0 Upgrade FAQ
✨ Ostinato 2.0 is now available! Announcement
This document explains Ostinato 2.0 upgrade eligibility, licensing transitions, and support changes for existing Ostinato customers.
We appreciate your continued support and interest in Ostinato.
Q. I am an Ostinato customer. Do I get Ostinato 2.0 automatically?
You get access to Ostinato 2.0 depending on which Ostinato 1.x package you purchased in the past. See below.
Ostinato 1.x Starter Single License (Windows, MacOS, Linux or Raspberry Pi)
The Ostinato 1.x Single license is a one-time, perpetual license and does not include any upgrades. You can continue to use your current version for as long as you wish.
To access the new Ostinato 2.0 features, please buy Ostinato 2.0.
Ostinato 1.x Pro Bundle (or Desktop Bundle) subscription
If you have an active Ostinato 1.x Pro Bundle subscription as of Oct 1, 2025, you will receive access to Ostinato 2.0 Pro at no extra cost. We will email you a new Ostinato 2.0 Pro License Key, which you can use to download the new installer packages and activate your license.
Your current subscription enables you to access and run both Ostinato 1.x or 2.x — whichever you prefer.
Additionally, you are eligible for a limited-time launch upgrade discount from Pro to Business.
Ostinato 1.x Business Bundle (or Super Bundle) subscription
If you have an active Ostinato 1.x Business Bundle subscription as of Oct 1, 2025, you will receive access to Ostinato 2.0 Pro at no extra cost. We will send you a new Ostinato 2.0 Pro License Key to download the installer packages and activate your license.
Note: The complimentary upgrade is for Ostinato 2.0 Pro, not 2.0 Business.
Your current subscription allows you to continue using either Ostinato 1.x Business or Ostinato 2.x Pro as preferred.
We recommend taking advantage of the launch upgrade discount from Ostinato 2.0 Pro to Business to access all Business plan features.
Ostinato 1.x Labbing License (GNS3, EVE-NG, CML, Containerlab)
The Ostinato 1.x Labbing license is a one-time, perpetual license and does not include any upgrades. You can continue to use your current version for as long as you wish.
To access the new Ostinato 2.0 features, please buy Ostinato 2.0 Labbing.
Ostinato 1.x Turbo 10/25/40/100G add-on
Your Turbo 1.x add-on license keys remain compatible with 2.x. You can use them with either Ostinato 1.x or 2.x.
Turbo 2.x add-on license keys will work only with Ostinato 2.x.
| Turbo 1.x License | Turbo 2.x License | |
|---|---|---|
| Ostinato 1.x | Yes | No |
| Ostinato 2.x | Yes | Yes |
Turbo will continue as a separate add-on subscription.
Ostinato 1.x Python API
The Python API is now included in the Ostinato 2.0 Business plan and is no longer available as a separate add-on.
If you wish to continue using the Python API with Ostinato 2.x, please upgrade to the 2.0 Business plan.
Please note: Python API 1.x is not compatible with Ostinato 2.0.
Ostinato 1.x Perf-Bench
Perf-Bench is now part of the Ostinato 2.0 Business plan and no longer available as an add-on.
If you would like to continue using Perf-Bench with Ostinato 2.x, please upgrade to the 2.0 Business plan.
Please note: PerfBench 1.x is not compatible with Ostinato 2.x.
Q. When will I receive my free Ostinato 2.0 Pro license key?
We intend to generate and email Ostinato 2.0 license keys to eligible customers starting in the week of Oct 13, 2025. This (manual) process will take about 1–2 weeks. If you are eligible but haven’t received your key yet, we kindly ask that you wait until Oct 25, 2025, before contacting support.
Q. What is new in Ostinato 2.0?
Ostinato 2.0 introduces major updates across performance, usability, automation, and protocol emulation. You can read the complete list in the Ostinato 2.0 Changelog.
Q. What has changed in Ostinato 2.0’s feature set?
No existing functionality has been removed. The new licensing model in 2.0 simply organizes features and scale differently across the Solo, Pro, and Business plans. See the Ostinato 2.0 Plan Comparison for details.
Q. Has Ostinato 2.0 dropped support for some platforms?
Support for Raspberry Pi and the Ostinato Live ISO is no longer included in 2.0. These platforms remain available under Ostinato Classic (1.x), but new development will focus on supported 2.0 platforms.
Q. Can I continue to use my Ostinato 1.x software?
Yes, you can continue to use Ostinato 1.x. Thank you for being a valued customer. Also see Ostinato 1.x support status.
Q. What is the Ostinato 2.0 Business upgrade limited time offer?
You can take advantage of the 2.0 launch discount and upgrade your complimentary Ostinato 2.0 Pro subscription to Ostinato 2.0 Business at a discounted rate of $999/year (instead of $2499/year). This offer is valid until Oct 31, 2025 - please contact support if you would like to opt in.
If you choose this limited-time offer, your Ostinato 2.0 Business plan will be a new subscription in addition to your existing 1.x subscription. You will have two separate subscriptions, each billed annually.
If you prefer to combine both into a single renewal, please contact support and we’ll be happy to assist.
Q. Can I cancel my Ostinato subscription?
You can cancel your Ostinato 1.x or 2.x subscription at any time.
After cancellation, you can continue to use the software for the remaining valid duration of your subscription.
Q. What happens if I cancel or don’t renew my Ostinato subscription?
Case 1: You upgraded your complimentary Ostinato 2.0 Pro license to a 2.0 Business subscription using the limited-time offer
The Ostinato 2.x Business subscription is separate from your Ostinato 1.x subscription.
If you cancel your 1.x plan, you lose access to software downloads but can continue using your installed version.
Cancelling your 2.x plan will remove access to downloads and usage of 2.x software.
Case 2: You did not upgrade your complimentary Ostinato 2.0 Pro to the 2.0 Business subscription using the limited-time offer
After your subscription expires, you will lose access to software downloads for both Ostinato 1.x and 2.x. You can continue using any existing Ostinato 1.x installation, but support will no longer be available.
Q. Will my plan auto-renew?
All subscription plans (1.x and 2.x) auto-renew unless cancelled. If renewal fails despite reminders, your Ostinato subscription will automatically end.
Q. Will bug fixes be available for Ostinato 1.x?
Ostinato 1.x is now End of Life (EOL), and no new features or bug fixes will be available. Please upgrade to Ostinato 2.0 to continue receiving updates.
Q. Will support end for Ostinato 1.x?
Email support for Ostinato 1.x will conclude on Dec 31, 2025.
After this date, the Ostinato community forum will remain available for questions and discussions. While official responses may become less frequent over time, we’ll continue to monitor discussions and provide assistance as capacity allows. We encourage users to assist each other and share experiences through the forum.
Q. What is Ostinato Classic?
With the release of Ostinato 2.0 and the planned conclusion of support for 1.x, Ostinato versions 0.x and 1.x are now collectively referred to as Ostinato Classic.
Q. Is my current Ostinato subscription price locked in for future upgrades?
We’re happy to offer a complimentary Ostinato 2.0 Pro license and a significant discount on the Ostinato 2.0 Business upgrade for all customers with active subscriptions as of Oct 1, 2025. We appreciate your support and loyalty.
While we’ll strive to provide similar offers in future upgrades, we can’t guarantee price lock-ins at this time.
Q. My question is not answered by this FAQ
Please contact support and we’ll be glad to help you.