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AutoCAD License Types

CADDManager on December 25th, 2006

There are many ways to purchase your seat of AutoCAD. The license you buy plays an important role in how you can use the license, the flexibility with which you can transfer licenses between workstations, the method of deployment, and whether usage tracking is possible. The following table from the Autodesk website summarizes the three license types and their distinct benefits.

Click on the link to go to the Adesk site to see more info on each type.

 

Type Usage Flexibility Usage Tracking Control
Individual Stand-Alone License One license and one serial number installed on one computer One license to one computer

No

 Per individual
Multi-seat Stand-Alone License Multiple licenses tied to one serial number for products installed on multiple computers One serial number for licenses on many computers; preallocated usage

No

 By deployment
Network License Multiple licenses tied to one serial number and dynamically allocated to multiple computers One license for many computers; dynamic license pool; license borrowing for remote use

Yes

 By deployment

Multi-seat Stand-Alone licensing and Network licensing appear to be the best way to approach firmwide installs.

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11 Responses to “AutoCAD License Types”

  1. Gabriel Sosa
    March 10th, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    I need to a purchase AutoCad 2008 license for 50 users can you please assist me with which license type fit my demand

  2. CADDManager
    March 10th, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    This is not an easy answer. It depends on your environment.

    I recommend Network Licensing. It is not that hard to set up and control. It allows you to install more than 50 seats and share them between 50 concurrent users (which means that only 50 users max can access the software).

    There is a price increase to do this. It cost more to buy network copies.

  3. Leon Contreras
    September 16th, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I have a stand alone license of autocad lt 2009. Can I purchase another license online and use the same CD to install it onto another computer?

  4. CADDManager
    September 19th, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Leon,

    You should contact a reseller in your area about this.

  5. Bob
    November 2nd, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    I have AutoCAD 2006 installed on a standalone system, can the license be “borrowed” so I can install it and work from home?

  6. mohd
    January 2nd, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    hi,

    i need license for 13user, i am not sure what license type is the suitable for me but 13 users are working on stand alone systems and they are concurrent users.
    i need to know where from to buy these licenses and the price for each type as well if possible.

    thank you

  7. Chau
    February 25th, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Hi,

    I’m looking to buy a copy of autocad program from autodesk. What exactly do i need to know? because i look online the price is a lot cheaper than from Autodesk. I just want to make sure i buy the right and legal/license copy.

    Thank you

  8. CADDManager
    February 27th, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Chau,

    Autodesk only sells licenses to use their software either via local resellers, the Autodesk online store or sometimes LT via retail outlets. Any purchases other than via these outlets are usually illegal.

    Mark

  9. Jud
    September 25th, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    i was wondering about the student licenses. is it still free when you update the license after the three years are up?

  10. MAK
    December 21st, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    i need to buy autocad for 6 users……what shld i do
    plzzz assist me wid the cost nd process……….

  11. CADDManager
    December 21st, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Contact a reseller in your area. Autodesk sells via resellers.

    http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/s.....eID=123112

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