License Types
Blue Marble Geographics offers four different license types. All license types unlock the same tools within the software, differing in how licenses are accessed, moved, and shared. The table below explains how each license works to help you decide the right fit for you.
| Feature | Node-Locked |
Floating |
Network |
USB Dongle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perpetual license | ||||
| Access to all versions with a current M&S | ||||
| RDP & VPN access | ||||
| Moves allowed between machines annually | 2 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Offline access | ||||
| Move between machines while offline | ||||
| Machine ID locked | ||||
| Housed on server | ||||
| Physical license | ||||
| License sharing | ||||
| Cost (Standard/Pro) | $700/ $1,750 |
$1,050/ $2,625 |
$1,050/ $2,625 |
$1,050/ $2,625 |
Node-Locked:
Node-Locked licenses are the most cost effective option with the most limited flexibility. This license type is made for a single user, to be locked to one computer. It cannot be accessed remotely, and can only be moved up to two times a year. It is best for one person, with only one primary computer.
Floating:
Floating licenses offer more flexibility for a single user. This license type is locked to one computer, however can be moved an unlimited number of times by releasing and reactivating. It can be accessed remotely through RDP. It is best for one person who frequently needs to move between computers, or needs the ability to access their computer remotely.
Network:
Network licenses offer the ability to share licenses between groups or users or across offices. There is a 2 seat minimum for this type. The collection of seats is housed on your server; this cannot be the same computer that you wish to run the software on. Similar to a library, users connected to the server can check out licenses as needed as long as there is a seat available. In other words, if you own a 2-seat license, only 2 users can access a license at a time. If a user wishes to use a seat offline, they can borrow a license from the pool for up to 90 days. In addition, it has remote desktop compatibility. License usage information for a pool can be accessed through the server LMTools.
USB Dongle:
USB Dongles offer a completely offline activation approach. This type is housed on a physical USB drive. Once the software is installed on a machine, it will be activated by plugging in the dongle. This license can be moved an unlimited number of times, without the need of connecting to the internet to release. An important note, USB licenses cannot be accessed remotely, and BMG is not liable if USB dongles are lost or stolen. It is best for users who want to move between machines, without the hassle of releasing the license first.
Blue Marble Geographics offers license options to meet the varied needs of users worldwide, covering everyone from single users to cross-office use. Licenses are also available in nine different languages.
Please contact the Blue Marble Sales team at orders@bluemarblegeo.com with any questions or if you are interested in a free 14-day trial!
