LICENSE4J Licensing

LICENSE4J License Server is a robust and comprehensive solution crafted to efficiently manage every facet of software licensing. This advanced system streamlines the complex processes involved in licensing, ensuring a smooth experience for both software providers and end users.

At the core of its functionality is the Licensing Library which meticulously handles all operational details, starting with the loading and saving of license files. It goes further by providing in-depth detection features for various hardware identifiers, as well as supporting virtualization, cloud environments, and containerization. This means that it can accurately assess the specific environment in which the software is running, ensuring a secure and reliable licensing framework.

One of the standout features of the LICENSE4J License Server is its user-friendly, web-based License Manager application. This intuitive interface is designed for ease of navigation, allowing administrators to efficiently manage their licenses. It provides tools for tracking license usage, managing user access, and generating reports, all of which can be done from any device with internet connectivity.

Additionally, the license server takes charge of all critical processes related to license validation, activation, invalidation, and verification. This ensures that software vendors can enforce their licensing agreements effectively, while users can easily activate and use their licensed software without unnecessary hindrances. Overall, the LICENSE4J License Server represents a sophisticated solution for modern software licensing challenges.

LICENSE4J offers various licensing models, including node-locked, floating, trial, subscription, perpetual, name-based, feature-based, and USB license dongles. For more details, see the license4j features page.

Doumentation page is available on license4j documents page. There are documentation and examples for the licensing library, license manager and license server.

On-Premises License Server

For organizations demanding absolute control over their licensing infrastructure, the On-Premises License Server offers a powerful solution, mirroring the full capabilities of its SaaS counterpart. This version allows direct installation within your own environment—be it on a private network, dedicated server, or private cloud instance. This ensures all license data, operations, and server management remain entirely under your direct supervision, making it perfect for those with strict security or compliance mandates.

The on-premises deployment provides the exact same comprehensive features as the SaaS version. You'll access identical capabilities for generating, managing, validating, activating, and deactivating licenses, alongside advanced functionalities like notification emails, webhook integrations, and payment processing.

The core difference is the deployment model, offering perpetual licensing for the software itself—meaning you own the license outright. To guarantee continued access to future enhancements, security updates, and new features, an optional yearly maintenance plan is available. This plan offers a cost-effective way to keep your licensing system current and optimized, making the on-premises server an ideal choice for businesses seeking long-term ownership and maximum operational autonomy.

Floating License Server

The Floating License Server is perfectly suited for deployment within a customer's local network, especially where internet connectivity is limited or absent. Its primary function is to expertly control and manage the concurrent usage of floating (network concurrent) licenses among users within that internal network. This ensures a defined number of users can simultaneously access and utilize the licensed software without requiring external network access for license validation.

This server solution boasts a highly streamlined, single-page management interface. This intuitive design simplifies critical tasks like installing new licenses and monitoring concurrent use. Administrators can quickly gain an overview of active licenses and usage patterns, facilitating easy compliance and efficient resource allocation—all from one accessible dashboard. This makes the Floating License Server an excellent choice for organizations requiring robust, self-contained license management for their offline operations.

Licensing Examples | Github Repositories

github.com/license4j/licensing-library-junit-tests1
github.com/license4j/licensing-library-springboot-example1
github.com/license4j/licensing-library-simple-example1
github.com/license4j/licensing-library-swing-example1
github.com/license4j/license4j-hardware-virtualization-container-cloud-usb-detection
github.com/license4j/licensing-usb-dongle-creator