# Elite Software (Rhvac)

ACCA-approved Rhvac residential load, duct, and equipment selection software with published desktop and online prices.

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- Website: https://www.elitesoft.com/
- Pricing (verified Tue Sep 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)): Rhvac 10 desktop $599 permanent. Rhvac Online $239/year (or $159/year if you already have Rhvac 10). Manual J Calculator Online $149/year. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- Billing model: Perpetual desktop and/or annual online subscription
- Solo / new-owner fit: Strong for buyers who want a published permanent license or low annual online option
- Pricing note: Rhvac product page purchase table lists desktop and online SKUs with dollar amounts. Combo with Drawing Board listed at $999.

- Listed on ACCA approved software page (as retrieved; verify live).

## Best for

- Contractors who prefer a one-time desktop license floor ($599)
- Buyers comparing annual online Manual J options ($149–$239/year)
- Shops that want Manual J, D, and S in one Rhvac product family

## Standout features

- Published Rhvac 10 desktop permanent price $599
- Published Rhvac Online annual prices $239 / $159
- ACCA-approved Manual J, D, and S claims on the product page

## Tradeoffs

- Desktop drawing modules (Drawing Board / Graphic Manual D) cost extra or come in a $999 combo
- Online vs desktop feature parity differs (vendor documents graphic limits online)
- Not a LiDAR-first sales-presentation tool like some newer entrants

## Sources

- [Elite Software Rhvac product page](https://www.elitesoft.com/web/hvacr/elite_rhvacw_info.html) (retrieved 2026-09-15)
- [Rhvac order options](https://www.elitesoft.com/web/prices/rhvacorderoptions.html) (retrieved 2026-09-15)
- [ACCA approved software list](https://www.acca.org/standards/approved-software) (retrieved 2026-09-15)

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