This guide outlines the current licensing options and support terms for TurboCAD products (Designer, Deluxe, Professional, Platinum). Use it to assist customers in selecting the right license for their needs.
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Standalone License
- Perpetual license for a single user
- Activated on one device (can be transferred)
- Pricing: Check IMSI Price List1
- Best For: Individual users, hobbyists, professionals
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Companion License
- Discounted second install for same user
- Licensed for personal/laptop use
- Pricing: 50% off standalone
- Best For: Users with multiple devices
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Floating License
- For one user with up to 3 installations
- New license only
- Allows one active session at a time (no server needed)
- Pricing: 1.5× standalone
- Best For: Consultants, remote/hybrid professionals
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Network License
- Shared license pool, managed manually by admin
- Requires license server and minimum of 5 seats
- Setup fee: $100 per user (initial)
- Pricing: 2× standalone or annual / tri-annual per seat
- Best For: Labs, training centers, offices with multiple users
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Subscription License
- Annual or 3-year term
- Free annual upgrades included during active term
- Best For: Cost-sensitive or short-term users
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Educational License (Annual only)
- Offered as single or multi-user license
- Annual term only – no perpetual option
- Full product, no watermark
- Discount: Up to 50% off MSRP
- Best For: Schools, educators, training programs
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Upgrade License
- Discounted perpetual license for users of earlier versions
- Requires valid previous version serial
- Best For: Existing users upgrading to latest version
Maintenance & Support Renewal
- All licenses include 12 months of support
- Renewable annually for 25% of license price
- Covers tech support, license recovery, and minor updates
Summary Table
| License Type | Devices/Users | Deployment | Price | Support & Renewal | Notes |
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| Standalone | 1 user, 1 device | Local | 1× MSRP | 12 mo. incl. / 25% renew | Perpetual license; transferable |
| Companion | 1 additional device | Local | 0.5× | Inherits from primary | For same user only |
| Floating | Up to 3 installs, 1 active | Local | 1.5× | 12 mo. incl. / 25% renew | No license server required |
| Network | Min. 5 users | License Server | 2× + $100/user | 12 mo. incl. / 25% renew | LAN only; seats manually allocated |
| Subscription | 1 user, 1 device | Local | Annual fee | Support included in term | Includes free upgrades during active term |
| Educational | Single or multi-user | Local or LAN | Up to 50% off | Support included in term | Annual only; must be approved for academic use |
| Upgrade | 1 user, 1 device | Local | Discounted | 12 mo. incl. / 25% renew | Requires valid prior version serial number |