Learn about the various types of Autodesk software licenses, and decide which one is right for you and your organization. If you have already obtained licenses, learn how to activate the type of license you’ve purchased. License TypesThe license you purchase determines important factors such as how you 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 summarizes the three license types and their distinct benefits. 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 |
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