Flexible software licensing: concurrent licenses
Secure your software. Stay complient.
Concurrent Licensing, also known as Floating Licenses, allows multiple users to share a pool of licenses. Instead of assigning licenses to individuals, software access is dynamically granted based on real-time availability.
- License pooling – Share a set number of licenses among multiple users
- Dynamic allocation – Licenses are checked in and out as needed
- Cost-efficient – Ideal for teams with varying usage patterns
Key benefits at a glance
Cost-effective & Efficient
- Reduce license spend by avoiding 1:1 user assignments
- Maximize utilization across departments or time zones
- Avoid waste from unused licenses
Scalable & Flexible
- Support hybrid teams working remotely or on-site
- Adapt to project demands without increasing license count
- Enable temporary access for contractors or short-term roles
Predictable Budgeting
- Lower upfront costs vs. traditional per-user models
- Scale license pools with actual business needs
- Control costs while maintaining access flexibility
Secure & transparent tracking with CodeMeter
CodeMeter delivers robust monitoring and control for concurrent use:
- License pooling – Centrally manage floating licenses
- License borrowing – Temporarily assign offline access
- Web-based admin – View usage and revoke access remotely
- Cross-platform support – Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and embedded systems
- Tamper-resistant tracking – All data is cryptographically protected, even offline
Use Cases from the field
Phoenix Contact
Their PLCnext ecosystem uses CodeMeter to license and protect automation software for internal and third-party developers. Floating licenses help customize solutions while securing IP.
Exterro
The legal tech company secures their Forensic Toolkit (FTK) with CodeMeter. By combining hardware dongles, software containers, and entitlement automation, they enable flexible, secure floating licensing across global teams.
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Discover how Concurrent Licensing can help you scale smart:
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Check out: Perpetual license and Pay as per Use License
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