Frequently asked questions


  • Is Unipro UGENE free software?
  • How to cite UGENE?
  • Where can I find a list of features planned for the next release?
  • How could I request a new feature to be implemented in Unipro UGENE?
  • How could I report a bug in Unipro UGENE?
  • Does Unipro UGENE works on OS X,Y,Z ?



  • Is Unipro UGENE free software?

    Yes, you can use and redistribute it under the terms of GPLv2.

    How to cite UGENE?

    If you use UGENE in your work, please quote this publication:

    Unipro UGENE: a unified bioinformatics toolkit
    Konstantin Okonechnikov, Olga Golosova, Mikhail Fursov, the UGENE team
    Bioinformatics 2012 28: 1166-1167
    doi: 10.1093/bioinformatics/bts091

    There is also a list of articles describing UGENE, which can be found on the UGENE page in Wikipedia.

    We will be glad if you share information about your paper citing UGENE on the forum or by contating us directly.

    Where can I find a list of features planned for the next release?

    Check this link for the list of features planned for the next release: link

    And this one for the history of releases: link

    How can I request a new feature to be implemented in Unipro UGENE?

    Use our public bug-tracker or contact us directly.

    We can discuss the feature and include it into one of the next public releases of Unipro UGENE or develop it for your private usage only.

    How can I report a bug?

    Use our public bug-tracker to submit a new bug. Note that you have to be registered before you can create new issues.

    Additionaly you can report on UGENE forum or contact us directly.

    Does Unipro UGENE works on OS X,Y,Z ?

    It works on Windows XP/Vista, Solaris 10, Linux, MacOS.
    It's written with Qt4 library and works everywhere Qt4 is available.