Bongo V2 - Academic Upgrade

The Bongo V2 Academic Upgrade is available to existing owners of a Bongo V1 Academic licence at a reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in Bongo V2 while maintaining academic licence terms — ideal for students and educators already using Bongo in their studies or teaching.

A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.

What's New in Bongo V2

• Inverse Kinematics (IK) — Animate mechanical systems like pistons, hinges, and robotic arms by defining joints and constraints.
• Curve-Based Animation — Constrain objects to follow specific Rhino curves for camera paths and vehicle animations.
• Object Hierarchies — Set up parent/child relationships for complex assembly animations.
• Bongo Gumball — Dedicated manipulation tool for precise keyframe creation.
• Improved Timeline — Enhanced keyframe editor with better easing and motion curve control.

Eligibility

• Existing owners of a Bongo V1 Academic licence
• Must be enrolled at or employed by an accredited educational institution
• Your existing V1 Academic licence key required at activation
• Not transferable — Academic licence terms apply

Compatibility

• Rhino Version — Supports Rhino 8, 7, 6, and 5
• Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7
• Mac — Windows only; Intel Mac users can run via Boot Camp

FAQs

• Who is eligible? Existing Bongo V1 Academic licence holders who are current students or educators.
• Is it transferable? No. Academic licence terms apply.
• Can I upgrade to Commercial instead? Yes — contact us for Academic-to-Commercial upgrade pricing.
• Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.