Subscription License vs. Genuine(Product Key) License
Today, many software companies are transitioning from traditional perpetual licensing to subscription licensing.
Software vendors are launching subscription licenses in order to lower the hurdle by reducing the initial deployment costs
and provide customers with the latest version of products through regular updates.
The following table compares the software subscription license with the perpetual license.
* The following information is provided for your understanding. It is not directly related to the policy of SQLGate. The actual policies adopted by each service may vary slightly.
| Item | Subscription License | Perpetual License | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License Due Date | Until the expiration date | No expiration date | ||
| Updates | Cost included in the monthly/annual subscription fee | Additional expenses imposed for major upgrades | ||
| Cost efficiency | Good for temporary use | Good for long-term use | ||
| License management | Easy to manage its users and quick to open access to more users | Grant access to users through license keys given to the owner |
