Kubios HRV Scientific is the gold-standard heart rate variability (HRV) software, offering unparalleled precision and power for HRV analysis. Specifically designed for scientific research and professional use, it is trusted by over 1,800 universities across 149 countries.
Software Features
- Kubios HRV mobile app for custom HRV measurements
- Supports HR, ECG and PPG devices (see supported devices)
- Accurate beat detection, noise detection, and beat correction
- Analyze data in specified time windows or or assess HRV time trends with time-varying analysis
- Over 40 HRV parameters for in-depth analysis
- PNS and SNS indexes for stress monitoring
- Validated respiration rate (RESP) estimate
- ECG waveform analysis (e.g., QRS duration, QT/QTc times)
- ANS function analysis (Valsalva maneuver, deep breathing, head-up tilt)
- Physiological performance analysis (HR, RESP, TRIMP, ventilatory thresholds VT1 and VT2, VO2, and HR recovery)
- Reporting options (CSV, PDF, MAT, SPSS-friendly exports)
- Suitable also for HRV analysis in various animal species
For Windows (10/11, 64-bit) and macOS (Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia).
License Pricing
Kubios HRV Scientific offers flexible subscription options for both single and multiple users, with discounts available for academic organizations. Licenses are available for 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year periods, and include access to the Kubios HRV app, software updates, and technical support.
Upcoming Price Update – Effective June 15, 2025: Please note that prices for Kubios HRV Scientific licenses will change starting June 15, 2025. Current prices shown below apply to all orders placed before this date. Read more about the upcoming changes
Single User Licenses
A single user license allows Kubios HRV Scientific to be used on one computer at a time (one active session) and conduct one HRV measurement at a time with the app. If you need licenses for multiple users, discounts of 10% are available for 2-4 licenses, and 20% for 5+ licenses.
Standard License
Kubios HRV Scientific for professional use (see License Agreement)
/year + sales tax, VAT or GST ⓘPrices are excluding sales tax, VAT, or GST. If applicable, enter your tax exemption or VAT/GST number at checkout to remove taxes. For any questions or to request a quote, contact us at sales@kubios.com.
2-year subscription 1,220 USD (1,160 EUR)
3-year subscription 1,630 USD (1,550 EUR)
+ sales tax, VAT or GST
Academic License
Kubios HRV Scientific for academic research or personal use (see License Agreement)
/year + sales tax, VAT or GST ⓘPrices are excluding sales tax, VAT, or GST. If applicable, enter your tax exemption or VAT/GST number at checkout to remove taxes. For any questions or to request a quote, contact us at sales@kubios.com.
2-year subscription 680 USD (650 EUR)
3-year subscription 910 USD (860 EUR)
+ sales tax, VAT or GST
Group Measurement and Classroom Licenses
For conducting HRV measurements for multiple subjects or integrating the software into teaching labs, contact us about Group Measurement or Classroom licenses.
Group Measurement License
The Group Measurement license supports simultaneous HRV measurements for 10 or more participants (license-dependent) using the Kubios HRV mobile app, with all data analyzed in Kubios HRV Scientific.
Classroom License
Designed for educational institutions, the Classroom license covers 10 or more computers (license-dependent) with a single license, simplifying license management. Available also for larger research groups.
Kubios HRV Scientific screenshots
Readiness measurements using Kubios HRV app
Download app measurements using Kubios Cloud Sync
Supports analyses of specified time periods
Assess HRV time trends using time-varying analysis
Ectopic beats – Uncorrected data with distorted results
Ectopic beats – After applying the automatic beat correction algorithm
Supports ECG waveform analysis
HRV analysis report for a specified analysis sample
Time-varying HRV analysis report
Physiological performance analysis report
Autonomic nervous system (ANS) function analysis report
ECG waveform analysis report
ECG waveform printout on standard paper layout
Kubios HRV Scientific Specifications
Software brochure (more information about the software features)
Operating system
- Windows and macOS
Kubios HRV mobile app
- Supports Custom Measurement mode of the Kubios HRV app
- Compatible with Polar H10 and Verity Sense sensors, as well as other Bluetooth HR sensors supporting RR interval data
Supported devices
- HR monitors: Polar, Garmin, Suunto, and others that provide IBI or RR data.
- ECG devices: Actiheart 5, AliveCor Kardia, Biopac, Bittium Faros, etc.
- PPG devices: Empatica E4, HeartMath emWave, and other PPG devices with IBI data
- Supported file formats include EDF/EDF+, Biopac ACQ3, FIT, and custom formatted text and CSV files
- Small animal HRV data is supported
- See detailed information about supported devices
Pre-processing
- Built-in beat detection for ECG and PPG data
- Automatic noise detection algorithm with adjustable sensitivity
- Automatic beat correction algorithm for correcting missed, extra and misaligned beats from RR interval data
- Trend removal for optimal short-term HRV analysis
HRV analysis
- Analyze specified time periods or entire recordings using time-varying analysis
- Parasympathetic (PNS) and sympathetic (SNS) indexes for stress and recovery monitoring
- Time-domain HRV parameters: Mean RR, SDNN, RMSSD, pNN50, HRV triangular index, TINN, HR deceleration (DC) and acceleration capacity (AC) etc.
- Frequency-domain HRV parameters: VLF, LF and HF band powers, peak frequencies and LF/HF ratio
- Nonlinear HRV parameters: Poincare plot (SD1, SD2, and SD2/SD1), ApEn, SampEn, Detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA), Recurrence plot analysis (RPA), and Multiscale entropy (MSE)
- Respiration rate (RESP) estimate for exercise physiology and accurate respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) analysis
ECG waveform analysis
- Analyze QRS duration, QT/QTc times, and P, Q, R, S and T wave amplitudes for specified time periods
- Parameters are extracted from an average ECG waveform (selection criteria for averaged beats can be adjusted)
ANS function analysis
- Analyze standard autonomic nervous system (ANS) function tests, including Valsalva ratio, HR response to deep breathing, 30:15 ratio for head-up tilt challenge
- Additional HRV scores for the deep breathing period as well as for the supine and standing periods of the head-up tilt challenge.
Sports and exercise analysis
- Detailed physiological performance metrics, including HR, HR reserve, RESP, training impulse (TRIMP), ventilatory thresholds (VT) based on HR, RESP and DFA-alpha1, and VO2
- Heart rate recovery at 60s, 120s and 300s increments as well as fast 30s recovery (T30).
Reports and results export
- HRV analysis results (PDF report, CSV, and SPSS-friendly exports). The SPSS-friendly batch file export is ideal for group analyses or repeated measures
- ECG waveform analysis results (PDF report, CSV, and SPSS-friendly exports)
- ANS function analysis results (PDF report and CSV export)
- Training data analysis results (PDF report and CSV export)
- ECG printout option for single-lead ECG signals (standard paper layout, PDF report)
- Analysis session backup (Matlab MAT export).
References and validation papers
Selected publications describing certain functionalities of Kubios HRV software or providing validation results for our HRV pre-processing and analysis algorithms are available at: https://www.kubios.com/publications/
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
What is Kubios HRV Scientific?
Kubios HRV Scientific is a market-leading, comprehensive desktop software designed for detailed and accurate analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). It is trusted by researchers, physiologists, medical professionals, and sports scientists in over 1800 universities and research institutes across 149 countries for its gold-standard HRV metrics and robust analysis capabilities.
The software allows you to analyze HRV data from various data sources, including RR interval data from HR monitors, as well as raw ECG and PPG recordings in various file formats. Importantly, a Kubios HRV Scientific license also unlocks the full capabilities of the Custom Measurement mode in the Kubios HRV mobile app, enabling versatile data recording in the field or in the lab.
What is Kubios HRV Scientific Lite?
Kubios HRV Scientific Lite is a free HRV analysis software designed for personal use or introductory academic exploration of heart rate variability. While it’s a great starting point, it’s important to understand its limitations for more demanding research.
Due to significantly reduced pre-processing and analysis capabilities, the Lite version is not recommended for rigorous scientific studies. Kubios HRV Scientific Lite is intended for non-commercial use only. For a detailed comparison of features between the Lite and Full (Scientific) versions, please see the Lite vs. Full version comparison table.
Can I measure several participants simultaneously with the Kubios HRV mobile app?
For research requiring simultaneous HRV recordings from multiple participants using the Kubios HRV mobile app, our Group Measurement license provides the ideal solution. This license enables multiple active sessions on the app, with its primary difference from a standard license being the number of concurrent mobile app sessions allowed.
It’s important to note that each active measurement requires its own phone and a compatible HR sensor (e.g., 10 simultaneous measurements would need 10 phones and 10 sensors). Participants can conduct these measurements remotely, but each needs to log into the app using the same Kubios user account associated with the Group Measurement license. To distinguish individual data, you can create Measurement Subject profiles within the app’s custom measurement mode. Following data collection, all HRV measurements can be downloaded and analyzed on your computer using the Kubios HRV Scientific software.
For pricing information or a personalized quote for the Group Measurement license, please contact our sales team at sales@kubios.com.
Measuring with the Kubios HRV mobile app?
Your Kubios HRV Scientific license includes access to the Custom Measurement mode within the Kubios HRV mobile app. This mode is specifically designed for researchers and professionals needing to perform diverse types of HRV measurements.
As the Kubios HRV app utilizes the Polar SDK, we recommend the following sensors for optimal performance and data capabilities:
- Polar H10: This chest strap HR sensor allows you to record accurate beat-to-beat RR interval data, as well as raw ECG and acceleration data.
- Polar Verity Sense: This optical armband HR sensor enables the recording of beat-to-beat pulse intervals (PPI), along with raw PPG waveform and acceleration data.
For more detailed guidance on using the Kubios HRV app for measurements, please watch our video tutorial. The app is available on Google Play and the App Store; however, for longer-term HRV measurements, Android devices are generally recommended.
Can I measure several participants simultaneously with the Kubios HRV mobile app?
For research requiring simultaneous HRV recordings from multiple participants using the Kubios HRV mobile app, our Group Measurement license provides the ideal solution. This license enables multiple active sessions on the app, with its primary difference from a standard license being the number of concurrent mobile app sessions allowed.
It’s important to note that each active measurement requires its own phone and a compatible HR sensor (e.g., 10 simultaneous measurements would need 10 phones and 10 sensors). Participants can conduct these measurements remotely, but each needs to log into the app using the same Kubios user account associated with the Group Measurement license. To distinguish individual data, you can create Measurement Subject profiles within the app’s custom measurement mode. Following data collection, all HRV measurements can be downloaded and analyzed on your computer using the Kubios HRV Scientific software.
For pricing information or a personalized quote for the Group Measurement license, please contact our sales team at sales@kubios.com.