When it comes to Perpetual License vs Subscription, we know that our customers have questions, and we’re here to answer them.
You may remember that, on September 1, 2023, SOTI announced the End of Service for SOTI Perpetual Licensing and Perpetual Maintenance. At that time, we recommended that customers with Perpetual Licensing migrate to a Subscription or hybrid SOTI Licensing model that would best fit their needs.
In this blog, we wanted to talk about the changes being made, what the switch from Perpetual Licensing to Subscription might mean for you, our customers, and some potential options for making the change. Let’s dive in.
Let’s Talk About Those Changes
So, what’s changing at SOTI?
If you’re a Perpetual Licensing or Perpetual Maintenance customer, you may have received a few emails from us that explains the changes happening over the next year:
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End of Sale for SOTI Perpetual Licensing and SOTI Perpetual Maintenance SKU’s
Effective September 1, 2024, SKU’s for SOTI Perpetual Licensing and SOTI Perpetual Maintenance are no longer available for Renewal or Add-On sales. This was announced on September 1, 2023, and effective that date, any purchases of Perpetual Maintenance will have an expiration date no later than September 1, 2025, to coincide with the End of Service date.
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End of Service for SOTI Perpetual Licensing and SOTI Perpetual Maintenance SKU’s
Effective September 1, 2025, all services offered by SOTI for Perpetual Maintenance will end. This includes, but is not limited to, access to the latest versions and maintenance releases of SOTI MobiControl and Support. Examples of Support include Standard Support, Premium/Premium Plus Services, Enterprise/Enterprise Plus Services and any other customer service/support agreements.
It's important to note that, as a Perpetual Licensing and Perpetual Maintenance customer, you will be able to legally keep and use the software in perpetuity. However, the software will not receive services for maintenance, including access to the latest software versions, bug fixes and technical support. This also means you won’t be able to access any exciting new features, either.
Perpetual License vs Subscription: Why should you migrate to Subscription?
Updating to Subscription or Cloud can be of benefit to your company in several ways:
Lower Initial Costs
Through a Subscription model, your company will only pay for the capacity you need. These lower initial costs, as compared to the higher upfront investment for Perpetual Licenses, can help you reduce the overall cost of operations.
Easier Budgeting
When your capital isn’t tied up in large upfront expenditures, it’s easier for financial departments to approve spending requirements.
Increased Scalability and Flexibility
You can easily scale your usage up or down depending on your current business needs. This is particularly beneficial if you’re in an industry with fluctuating demands or going through a period of growth.
Safer for Your Business
With a Subscription model, you’re always equipped with the latest security patches for the software you’re using.
Migrating from Perpetual License to Subscription through SOTI
As a SOTI customer, you have several options for migrating from Perpetual License to Subscription. Let’s take a look at them now:
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For other bundle options, or to see more details click here. Or reach out to your SOTI Account Manager to learn more about any of these options and decide which one works best for your business.
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Perpetual License vs Subscription: What’s Next?
SOTI will continue to support you through this transition to one of the new licensing models that best fits your needs. We want you to be able to thoroughly understand the effects of this change so you can choose the correct licensing option for your company and be successful in transitioning to it.
Please contact your SOTI Account Manager to build your transition plan and get the answers to any questions you might have.
