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Download BARON 25.10.5 (5-October-2025)
Windows: Installer or ZIP
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Documentation
BARON User Manual
Learn about BARON’s features, input formats, and how to run models using the built-in parser.
BARON FAQ
Find answers to common questions about installation, licensing, and functionality.
Tutorials
Explore walkthroughs, conference presentations, and hands-on demos on our YouTube Channel.
Interfaces
BARON can be accessed through:
- Native parser-reader (BARON’s own input format)
- MATLAB/BARON Interface
- JuMP, Pyomo, and YALMIP modeling systems
All interfaces use the same BARON executables provided above.
BARON Demo Mode
Without a valid license, BARON runs in demo mode:
- Supports up to 10 variables and constraints
- Allows 50 nonlinear operations
- Provides full access to the interface and log output (with demo mode notice)
Demo mode is ideal for exploring the interface and testing basic functionality.
Example Models
Explore sample input files by category:
- Nonconvex nonlinear:
nlp1
,nlp2
- Mixed-integer linear:
milp
- Mixed-integer nonlinear:
minlp
- Quadratic:
scqp1
,scqp2
,iqp
- Applications:
pooling
,gear design
,robot
We also provide a large test set of LP and NLP problems.
Older Versions
Need a previous version? Visit our Older BARON Versions page.
Licensing and Purchases
To request a license or renew your maintenance plan, visit our BARON Licenses page.