Subscription licensing

Subscription licensing is a method used by software developers to provide access to their products on a recurring basis, typically on a monthly or annual basis. This type of licensing is becoming increasingly popular as it allows developers to generate recurring revenue and provide their customers with the flexibility to use the software as long [...]

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Cloud-based floating licenses

Cloud-based floating licenses are a method used by software developers to provide access to their products on a shared, pay-per-use basis. This type of licensing is becoming increasingly popular as it allows developers to provide their customers with the flexibility to use the software when and where they need it, while also reducing the cost [...]

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Software License Activation By Email

Software activation by email address is a common method used by software developers and publishers to validate and authorize the use of their products. This process involves the user providing their email address during the installation of the software, and then receiving a unique activation code via email, which is used to activate and unlock [...]

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How to protect API keys

API keys are commonly used in software applications to authenticate and authorize access to external APIs. However, if an API key is embedded in the software application, it can potentially be discovered and misused by unauthorized parties. Here are a few methods for protecting an API key embedded in a software application: Obfuscation: One way [...]

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What is online license activation?

Software license protection using online activation is a method used by software developers to ensure that their products are only used by authorized users. This method involves the use of an online activation process, in which a user must enter a unique activation code or license key to unlock and use the software. The online [...]

By |2024-10-27T06:43:53-04:00October 27th, 2024|Blog|0 Comments

Subscription v/s Perpetual licenses

Two common types of software licensing are subscription and perpetual. Each of these licensing models has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, and it is important for customers to understand the differences between the two in order to make an informed decision. Perpetual licenses are the traditional model of software licensing, where customers purchase [...]

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Iterative Releases

Yes, iterative releases, you read it right. We always hear of iterative development, agile process, etc. These methodologies describe processes for iterativedevelopment of a software. While these processes describe different approaches to developing software, they all typically assume that a software major release comes packed with new features that the team has worked on for [...]

By |2018-02-15T15:47:06-05:00May 29th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments

Ease the license activation burden for large enterprises

When selling licenses to enterprise customers with potentially thousands of computers, having each user manually activate each license is not a viable solution. There are several ways to ease the burden for large companies while at the same time providing an adequate level of protection for your application.   Solution 1 The first approach involves [...]

By |2018-02-15T15:42:27-05:00April 16th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments

Integrate a “Check for Updates” feature with your software license protection process

Customers are demanding. The ability for your software to automatically update itself when a new version is released is now a ubiquitous feature that is expected of professional software applications. Obviously, getting new versions of your application is tightly coupled with your software license model. Typically, not all users are allowed to upgrade for free! [...]

By |2018-02-15T15:38:56-05:00March 11th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments

Grow your company with steady recurring revenue

One of the main factors of a company's success is revenue. Some would argue that it is the only factor but that's another debate. When you sell software applications, as with any other business, ensuring steady revenue is a key factor to growth and stability. Learn how you can avoid fluctuating revenue by implementing a Maintenance Plan for your software application.

By |2018-02-15T15:18:13-05:00November 22nd, 2014|Blog|0 Comments

Providing full source code – the comforting myth

We decided to write this blog following some requests we received to provide full source of our software. It appears that some companies offer this option to provide the security that should the vendor go out of business, then they can always carry on using the software.

By |2018-02-15T14:42:39-05:00January 27th, 2013|Blog|0 Comments

Quick License Manager integrates with commerce provider FastSpring

Integration of your licensing component with your eCommerce provider is essential to achieving a fully automated sales process. This article describes how integration with FastSpring ensures a seamless purchasing experience for the purchaser as well as the vendor. As a vendor, you obviously want to protect your software against piracy. You figured out how [...]

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