HSMAdvisor Help Topics > Licensing > License Types: Which one is best for you?

Here is a list of license types we offer with HSMAdvisor:

Floating License (Unlimited)
Floating License (Subscription)
Floating License (1 or 3 Horse Power)
Permanent License

Floating License (Unlimited)

Floating License offers customers mobility
Each purchased seat of the software can be used non-concurrently (a seat can run only on ONE computer at a time) on multiple computers.

This License Type is perpetual and is sold for a one-time payment. It includes free updates and support forever.

This License Type requires an Internet connection every time a seat is to be renewed.
The amount of time a seat can remain on one computer is called the "Floating License Parking Period."
The duration of each License Parking Period is controlled by the user himself and can vary from 10 minutes to 30 days.

Users can easily increase the number of concurrent seats (the number of seats that can run on multiple computers simultaneously) by purchasing additional ones using existing Account Details.

Floating License (Subscription)

The benefit of the subscription-based license is that it offers the same features and functionality as the unlimited version, but with the flexibility of paying on a monthly basis. This allows the user to have access to the software as long as they continue to pay for it, and the ability to cancel the license at any time.

Floating License (1 or 3 Horse Power)

This License Type behaves exactly like the Unlimited Floating License. It also never expires and carries lifetime support and updates.

With the exception that the calculations are limited to 1 or 3 Horse Power.
This License type was created for owners of light hobby CNC machines and routers.

The limit only kicks in after 1 or 3 years from the day of purchase.

You can, at any point, buy another License and get unlimited power again.
Using your old credentials will also add total Horse Power to your license.

You can also ask us to upgrade to any Unlimited License type by paying the difference.

Permanent License

This License type does not require an Internet connection at all.
It is ideal for cases when a computer is not connected to the Internet.

This License Type is sold once per seat or a number of seats. It includes free lifetime updates and support.

After purchase, each computer has to be registered using its Computer ID key. An individual Serial Number will be issued for each computer that the permanent seat was purchased.

Users can purchase additional seats on an as-needed basis.

A Permanent Seat can be transferred to another computer for free - No questions asked.
Please install HSMAdvisor on the new Computer and email us your original purchase confirmation with your new Computer ID.

When installing HSMAdvisor on a new computer, you will be given a 30-day Trial Period to register your software, transfer the license, or purchase another seat.

Here is the table showing the differences between Floating and Permanent License Types

HSMAdvisor License Type vs. Available Feature	Floating License	Permanent License
How many Computers can use the same seat	Unlimited	1
Can I switch between different computers throughout the day using the same Seat?	Yes	No
How many Computers can use the same seat at the same time	1	1
Do you offer Multiple Seat Packages	Yes	Yes
Does this License Type require an Internet connection	Yes	No
How often does HSMAdvisor connect to the Internet	From once every 10 minutes to once every 30 days.	Never
How soon can the same seat be used on another Computer	10 minutes	Only after Seat Transfer is approved via email
Is it a one-time purchase or a subscription?	It is a one-time purchase. All our licenses are lifetime with no recurring payments.	It is a one-time purchase. All our licenses are lifetime with no recurring payments.
Do I get all updates and upgrades?	Updates and Upgrades are Free Forever	Updates and Upgrades are Free Forever
Support	Free	Free