How many licenses do I need?
You need one license for each installed instance of OwnCDN (also if only used for backup / replication target).
What versions/releases is a license valid for?
- The current version at the time of purchase (new or upgrade).
- Any versions (major/minor*) released within one year after the purchase (see "one-year free upgrade protection" below).
- Any patch (build number* increase only) released at any time (also beyond the one year), for above versions (see 1 and 2).
* We use this software version numbering structure:
<major>.<minor>.<build>
Do licenses expire?
No, our licenses are perpetual. A license is valid forever for the versions/releases mentioned above.
Do I have to pay a yearly "maintenance fee"?
No, our licenses are perpetual. They are not subscriptions, and there are no recurring fees.
You only pay again if you choose to upgrade to a new version released a year or more after your purchase.
"One-year free upgrade protection"?
With any license purchase (new or upgrade), you receive one year of free upgrade protection.
This entitles you to receive any new version of the software for free, regardless of major or minor update, within a year of the purchase.
Do licenses need to be "activated"?
Yes, license activation is required.
For more on activation, please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_activation
Do you offer free/discounted licenses for education, non-profits or other types of organizations?
Sorry, no.