L I C E N S E S
License model
PC software
Embedded
Cloud
Description
Single-user The license is stored on a PC, a local device or in a CmDongle plugged into a
local PC. The software runs on the same computer/machine.
Network The license is stored on a central server in the network. It is used by PCs as
a floating license. In embedded applications its main use is as an emergency
license. It has little significance in the cloud.
Feature on demand Individual licenses are used to activate specific products and modules. This
allows you to generate extra turnover through the sale of add-ons. In embedded
applications, service technicians can connect a suitable CmDongle to access
hidden service functions.
Perpetual license The license is issued permanently and never expires.
Demo version The user can only access the functionalities you specify for a limited time.
Rental, leasing, subscription You specify for how long the license is valid CodeMeter License Central can
automatically extend the license.
Pay-per-use Billing is based on the number of units used. You can decide whether the billing
unit is based on time or function. In the cloud, billing with this type of license
is usually volume-based.
Software assurance This is a perpetual license, which includes a service level agreement. Users have
automatic access to updates as soon as they are available.
Downgrade right The license covers the right to optionally use older versions of a program. With
this license a customer can keep the same version of a program throughout the
company and migrate all clients to the new version at a later date
Grace period license The license covers the right to optionally use the next version of a program.
This means you can still sell the current version even though a new version has
been announced.
Volume license (with control) You specify the number of licenses a customer can activate.
Volume license
(without control) The customer is sent an activation code, which they can use as often as they
want. The number of licenses appears in the contract but is not controlled
through CodeMeter technology. This license is applicable to CmActLicense only.
Version licensing It is possible to choose whether the license, covers one or several versions of
the same software.
Cold standby The user owns a spare license, which they can use if there is a problem with
their current license. They have to activate the license before it can be used.
Hot standby The user owns a spare license, which they can use immediately if there is a
problem with their current license.
High availability license The user owns a redundant license server ("2 out of 3" principle).
Overflow licenses The user can activate more licenses than they own. Usage is monitored though,
and can be subsequently billed.
License borrowing The user can borrow a license from a license server to use on a local computer
(CmActLicense) or in a CmDongle for a fixed time. When the license expires, it is
automatically returned to the license server and can no longer be locally accessed.
It is also possible to manually return the license before the expiration date.
User-specific licenses The license is associated with a specific user name.
Computer-specific licenses The license is associated with a specific computer name.
Time zone licenses The license can only be used in the geographical region (time zone) specified by you.
Key: ○ low relevance, ○○ moderate relevance, ○○○ high relevance
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