One software license is required per end user/developer. All licenses include 12 months Support and Upgrade Cover.
Run-time NOT royalty free.
Server License: One Server License is required per Server. A Server License is required for use of the toolkit in the following situations:
1. Windows Service or any Windows process not directly operated by a user.
2. As part of a web server application
3. Linux, Solaris or FreeBSD process not attached to a tty device or X-Windows display.
Site License: Allows you to install the component on an unlimited number of machines within one physical location.
Distribution License: The Distribution License allows software developers to distribute the Barcode Reader Toolkit SDK with their applications in return for a one-time payment. Note that from February 2024 this license will only work on Desktop versions of Windows and includes 1 Developer license. There is a limit of up to 1000 run-time installations per year with this license. Please contact us if you require more than 1000 run-time installations per year or wish to also distribute on Server versions of Windows.
Examples:
1. A software company wish to add barcode recognition to their applications. They have a team of 4 developers who will need to work with the toolkit and would like to to distribute run-time licenses (up to 1000 desktop runtimes per year) without paying any further fees.
Licenses required:
4 User/Developer License (Not Run-time Royalty Free)
1 Distribution License
2. A company wishes to develop and deploy the barcode toolkit within their own organization. They are based at a single location and will require a large number of run-time licenses.
License required:
1 Site License (Not Run-time Royalty Free)
3. Same as 2 above, but the company needs to deploy their application at a number of locations within the organization (up to 1000 desktop runtimes per year) . The development team of 8 people is based at one location.
License required:
8 User/Developer License (Not Run-time Royalty Free)
1 Distribution License
All licenses include 12 months Support and Upgrade Cover including:
- Free upgrades to the toolkit
- Advice and help on using the toolkit api
- Analysis of problem barcodes
- Support is available during UK office hours with a response in no more than 3 working days
To Renew your Support and Upgrade Cover, please, see the below Cost Level Table
Cost Level B: $0 - $499
Cost Level C: $500 - $999
Cost Level D: $1000 - $1499
Cost Level E: $1500 - $1999
Cost Level F: $2000 - $2499
Cost Level G: $2500 - $4999
Cost Level H: $5000+
Examples:
If you purchased a 1 User/Developer License for US$249 and then a Server License for US$999, giving a total of $1248, you will need to buy Cost Level D.
If you purchased a 1 User/developer and a PDF Extension then you would have spent a total of $448, you will need to buy Cost Level B.
