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Licensing & Sales Policies
Our products provide versatile licensing options designed to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and educational institutions. Choose from Perpetual, Term Licenses, and Companion Licenses to suit your workflow and budget. For teams, our Floating/Network licensing options for TurboCAD ® for Windows offer cost-effective flexibility.
Stay up to date with the latest tools and enhancements through our Upgrade Policy, which allows users to upgrade from product versions up to five years old. Every commercial license includes a full year of Maintenance & Support, providing access to technical assistance, software updates, and performance improvements. Licenses within the five-year window remain eligible for Maintenance & Support Renewal, ensuring continued reliability and productivity.
Enjoy a 30-day refund on any licence that has not been activated*, and exclusive discounts by signing up for our Newsletter.
*Bank fees are deducted from the refund amount. A licence that has been activated cannot be refunded.
License Comparison Table
| License Type | Ideal For | Key Features & Benefits | Pricing & Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone/Perpetual License | Long-Term Users | One-Time Purchase Personal Use License Tied to a Specific Machine (Nodelock) Use Indefinitely on Supported Systems Includes 12-Month Maintenance & Support | 1× MSRP 12-Month Maintenance & Support Maintenance & Support Renewal: 25% of Base Price/Year |
| Term License (1 Year) | Users Wanting Latest Features | Always Up-to-Date All Updates & Upgrades Included During Active Term Lower Upfront Cost Includes Maintenance & Support | Annual Fee Maintenance & Support Included Throughout Term |
| Term License (3 Years) 1 | Cost-Conscious Long-Term Users | 3-Year Term Discounted Rate All Updates & Upgrades Included During Active Term Price Protection Includes Full Maintenance & Support | Triennial Fee Maintenance & Support Included Throughout Term |
| Companion License | Single Users with Multiple Devices | Secondary Installation for Same User Work/Home Flexibility Inherits Maintenance & Support | 50% of Base Price Maintenance & Support via Primary License Contact Sales for more information |
| Floating License | Individuals & Small Teams | Licensed per Seat Up to 2 Installations per License 1 Concurrent User per Seat No Server Required | 1.5× Base Price per Seat 12-Month Maintenance & Support Maintenance & Support Renewal: 25% of Base Price/Year |
| Network License 2 | Teams (5+ Users Minimum) | Centralized Management LAN Deployment Pooled Concurrent Seats TurboCAD ® for Windows Only | 2× Base Price + $100/User 12-Month Maintenance & Support Maintenance & Support Renewal: 25% of Base Price/Year |
| Educational License | Academic Users | Up to 50% Discount Annual Term Verification Required Includes Maintenance & Support | Special Academic Rates 12-Month Maintenance & Support Maintenance & Support Renewal: 25% of Base Price/Year |
| Volume License | Enterprises & Institutions | Custom Terms Multiple Licenses Enterprise-Grade Solutions Includes Maintenance & Support | Quantity-Based Pricing Custom Maintenance & Support Terms Contact Sales |
| Trial License 3 | New Users Evaluating | Full Features Risk-Free Testing Time-Limited | Free Trial |
1 Triennial Term Licenses are available for selected products only.
2 Network Licenses are available exclusively for TurboCAD ® for Windows.
3 Trial Licenses are not available for all product variants.
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