Register on the Academic Initiative portal, navigate to the software downloads section, and search for "i2 Analyst's Notebook".

If you want to try the software legally without upfront costs, consider these options:

No, IBM does not offer a completely free, unrestricted, or open-source version of i2 Analyst’s Notebook for general public download.

While IBM originally developed the i2 suite, the product portfolio was acquired by N. Harris Computer Corporation on January 1, 2022. Today, i2 Group, a division of Harris Computer, manages the software—continuing its legacy while operating as an independent entity.

However, there are under specific circumstances, as well as free alternatives .

The short answer is no. IBM (and its official standalone brand, i2 Group) does not offer a permanently free, full-featured version of Analyst’s Notebook for the public. Official Trials and Evaluations

Some software listing sites show a "free trial" and a starting price of "$0.01 per user/month" for i2 Analyst's Notebook. However, this is a standard market categorization for "contact vendor for pricing" and doesn't reflect an actual license cost. The only way to get cost-free temporary access is through the Academic Initiative.

Register and complete the login process using your (e.g., .edu ). Browse to the IBM Security topics section.