Licence Compliance

Types of Autodesk Software Licences

TypeIndividual Stand Alone LicenceMulti-seat Stand-Alone LicenceNetwork Licence
UsageOne licence and one serial number installed on one computerMultiple licences tied to one serial number for products installed on multiple computersMultiple licences tied to one serial number and dynamically allocated to multiple computers
FlexibilityOne licence to one computerOne serial number for licences on many computers; preallocated usageOne licence for many computers; dynamic licence pool; licence borrowing for remote use
Track Usage No

No

Yes
ControlPer individualBy deploymentBy deployment
Backups1 copy, accessible only when original is not working 1 copy, accessible only when original is not working 1 copy, accessible only when primary server not working and unable to access software otherwise
Use Away from Work Location Yes, only 1 copy accessible at any one time Yes, only 1 copy accessible at any one time exclusively by the same person; copy is owned or under the control of the licence holder No, users may only borrow network licence for remote use for periods of up to 180 days (6 months)
VPN Access NoNoYes, Maximum number of VPN users cannot exceed permitted number of users under the network licence
Additional Benefits with Subscription

  • Updates/Upgrades available with active contracts
  • Exclusive prior use entitlement on either same PC or network server
  • Exclusive E-Learning and Web Support available
For network licences, please note that all licences have to be on subscription

Note: Autodesk only allows use of software in the country where it has been purchased.

For more information on Licensing, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions.