(as of May 2025). Users already on a version 5.x license can often update to version 5.3a for free via the official support site. Trial Versions : Malvern Panalytical has been known to provide time-limited trial versions for university researchers upon request. Subscription Models : The company recently introduced subscription-based pricing

: HighScore Plus is proprietary software. Official access is typically obtained through a paid license or as part of a hardware purchase from Malvern Panalytical Official Updates : The most recent official release is

as a more flexible alternative to traditional permanent licenses. Malvern Panalytical Key Features of Version 5.x Get your HighScore & HighScore Plus license

. While many websites and video tutorials claim to offer a "free download" for version 5.0, these are generally not sanctioned by the manufacturer. ResearchGate Legitimacy and Availability Commercial Status

X'Pert HighScore Plus 5.0 is a commercial crystallographic analysis software developed by Malvern Panalytical