Flexible software licensing with pay as per use
Secure your software. Stay complient.
Pay as per Use (also known as consumption-based licensing) lets you align software costs with actual usage. Instead of paying upfront or committing to fixed subscriptions, you only pay for what you use—ideal for dynamic, fast-moving environments.
- No upfront cost – Start without large capital expenses
- Usage-based billing – Only pay when the software is actively used
- Ideal for scale-ups – Adjust to growth and fluctuations with ease
- Secure and accurate tracking – Powered by CodeMeter technology
Key benefits at a glance
Cost-Effective & Risk-Free
- Avoid overpaying for unused features
- Scale your investment with actual consumption
- Keep your financial model lean and predictable
Scalable & Flexible
- Perfect for seasonal workloads or project-based use
- Use across departments or user groups as needed
- Supports short-term access without long-term lock-in
No upfront investment
- Eliminate large licensing deals or long-term commitments
- Focus on adoption and ROI instead of budgeting hurdles
Secure & transparent tracking with CodeMeter
Wibu-Systems’ CodeMeter provides secure, transparent usage tracking:
- Unit Counters – Define usage per feature, time block, or session
- Online & offline support – Sync usage data when connected
- Real-time API tracking – Decrement units via your application logic
- WebAdmin insights – Monitor consumption per user, feature or license
- Strong protection – All usage data is cryptographically protected and tamper-resistant, ensuring billing accuracy and license integrity, even in offline scenarios.
Developers benefit from support for C, C++, C#, Java, Python, and more.
Use Cases from the field
Industrial machines
Manufacturers of medical or 3D-printing equipment offer machines at low initial cost. Usage (e.g., print hours or material volume) is tracked and billed. The result? Lower barriers for customers, and recurring revenue for the vendor.
Calibration software
Pump calibration tools are billed per session. CodeMeter handles license management behind the scenes, securing revenue without user friction.
Engineering software
CivilServe GmbH sells 10-hour blocks for temporary project use. Customers get flexible access, and the vendor builds long-term trust that often leads to full license deals. With CodeMeter, software companies can implement usage-based billing seamlessly while maintaining full control over license security and integrity.
Ready to try?
Discover how Pay as per Use licensing can help you scale smart:
Looking for other models?
Check out: Concurrent license and Perpetual license
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