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This report analyzes the availability, costs, legal implications, and strategic fit of Mietlizenzen compared to perpetual ownership. In the SolidWorks ecosystem, avoid the colloquial "Mietlizenz." Use these official terms: solidworks mietlizenz
Subject: Evaluation of short-term vs. perpetual licensing models for Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Date: [Current Date] Target Audience: Management, Engineering Directors, IT Procurement 1. Executive Summary The term "SolidWorks Mietlizenz" (officially called the SolidWorks Rental License or Term License) refers to a non-perpetual, time-limited authorization to use the software. Unlike the traditional perpetual license (one-time purchase plus annual maintenance), the rental license is paid monthly or annually and expires completely at the end of the term. [Your Name/Department] For internal use only
| Model | Duration | Estimated Cost (€) | Includes Maintenance/Updates? | Ownership after term | |-------|----------|--------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | | 1 month | ~250-300 | Yes | No | | Legacy Rental (discontinued) | 12 months | ~2,000-2,500 | Yes | No | | 3DEXPERIENCE Monthly Sub | 1 month | ~320-400 | Yes | No | | 3DEXPERIENCE Yearly Sub | 12 months | ~2,800-3,500 | Yes | No | | Perpetual + 1st year maintenance | Unlimited | ~5,500-7,500 | Only 1st year included | Yes (files always accessible) | | Maintenance renewal (annual) | 12 months | ~1,200-1,500 | Yes | No (keeps perpetual alive) | | Model | Duration | Estimated Cost (€)
| German Term | Official English Term | Duration | Availability | |-------------|----------------------|----------|--------------| | Mietlizenz | Rental License | 1–12 months | Severely limited (mostly discontinued for commercial) | | Abonnementlizenz | Term License | 1 or 3 years | Active (via 3DEXPERIENCE platform) | | Cloud-Abonnement | Cloud Subscription | Monthly/Yearly | Active (3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks) | | Dauerlizenz | Perpetual License | Unlimited | Still sold, but maintenance required |