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License Activation Manager Editions
Our License Management Software is flexible. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between Subscription and Permanent licenses for License Activation Manager Editions to help you choose:
Currenly the License Activation Manager updates are provided free if purchased with a subscription that includes License activation API or license activation server
Subscription License
Term:
1 year subscription
Payment:
Paid periodically (yearly), Cancel anytime. Cancelling early doesn’t provide the refunds.
Benefits:
Lower upfront cost:
Typically, cheaper than a permanent license initially.
Access to updates:
Ensures access to new features and bug fixes during the subscription period.
License Unlimited Products:
License software and web applications without limitation on the number of products you create in the software
Predictable budgeting:
Fixed cost for product throughout the subscription term.
Drawbacks:
Ongoing cost:
Requires recurring payments to maintain access to the subsciption license product.
License:
Licenses for subscriptions products will expire at the end of term if the ongoing subscription is cancelled. Software remains usable after the subscription ends without renewal. All Licenses are can be removed from one computer to another while subscription remains active
Permanent License
Term:
One-time purchase, permanent access to the software version included at the time of purchase.
Payment:
Higher upfront cost compared to the first year of a subscription.
Benefits:
No recurring costs:
Pay once and use of the product indefinitely.
Usage Rights:
Grants permission to use the specific version purchased no product updates offered with this license type
License Unlimited Products:
License software and web applications without limitation on the number of products you create in the software
No expiration:
Software remains usable even after the initial purchase.
Drawbacks:
No software updates provided
Updates:
Will not receive access to new features or bug fixes released after purchase (additional updates will require separate purchases).
License:
Permanent License – Non-removable , Non-transferable
Choosing the Right Option for our License Management Software:
Consider your budget:
If upfront costs are a concern, a subscription might be more attractive initially.
Software usage:
If you need consistent access to the latest features and updates, a subscription might be preferable.
Future needs:
If you anticipate using the product for a long time and value lower long-term costs, a permanent license may be a better choice.
This table compares the two available licensing options for our license management software (License Activation Manager): Subscription and Permanent Licenses. Consider the factors below to determine which option best suits your needs.
| Feature | Subscription License | Permanent License |
|---|---|---|
| Term | 1 year | One-time purchase |
| Payment | Recurring (yearly) | Upfront cost |
| Cost (Initial) | Lower | Higher |
| Cost (Long-term) | Higher | Lower |
| Updates | ✓ Yes, during subscription period | ✘ No, Additional purchase required |
| Usage Rights | Per specific version purchased | Per specific version purchased |
| License Unlimited Products | ✓ | ✓ |
| License Removable From PC | ✓ | ✘ Can’t be removed |
| Expiration | After subscription ends licenses for subscription will expire but software license doesn’t expire, software license can’t be moved if sunscription expire | Doesn’t expire |
For further clarification on specific license terms or upgrade options, please refer to the License Activation Manager documentation or contact us by carefully considering your budget, software usage needs, and future plans, you can choose the License Activation Manager license that best supports your organization.
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