Software Licenses
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Creator
Creator is the free LightAct license. You can use it for as long as you want, with as many outputs as you want and with all LightAct features unlocked!
This license is perfect for:
- designing and pitching your project,
- working on your project until show-time,
- using it as a Primary server without outputs in your server cluster.
The only limitation of Creator license is that all the outputs are watermarked. If you need to remove the watermark, you have to purchase one of paid licenses.
There are 3 license Tiers and 2 license Types. Read on to learn more.
3 License Tiers
Software-only
Basic
Quick & Simple
This tier is perfect for:
- simple projects run from a single server,
- testing setups without the watermark.
Software-only
Pro
Flexible & Scalable
This license tier is designed for larger projects where you need to connect multiple servers with outputs into a cluster. Servers without outputs can still use free Creator licenses.
In Pro license tier, you can also add several add-ons that enable additional functionalities.
This license tier is available as a software-only.
License types available in this tier are: Rental and Perpetual.
This tier is perfect for:
- multi-server projects,
- projects requiring advanced features.
Software-on-Hardware
Unlimited
Best of the best
This license is unlimited in every way. It unlocks every LightAct feature, you can upgrade the software whenever you want and it also includes a Premium Support package.
This license tier is only available on LightAct servers.
This tier is perfect for:
- projects requiring the best LightAct has to offer,
- high-stakes projects requiring highest level of support,
- always having the latest version of LightAct running on a proven hardware.
Rental and Perpetual License Types
Rental
Perfect for regular shows
- you want to use LightAct on multiple shows,
- want to always have the latest software version
Perpetual
Perfect for fixed installs
This license type was designed for setup-and-leave installations where, once everything is working, you don’t need to upgrade the software anymore.
This license works for all eternity and you can upgrade the software free of charge for 6 months after you’ve made a purchase. After this period, you can buy an upgrade pack.
This license type is available either as a software-only in Basic and Pro license tiers or on some of our server models in Pro license tier.
- you want your installation to run for more than one year
- you won't have to upgrade the software once you set everything up.
Need help to decide?
Software-only
Build your own hardware
If you want to purchase just a software license and build your own hardware, then you first need to decide whether you want Basic or Pro license tier. Click on the Compare license tiers button to help you decide.
Once you’ve made this decision, you just need to decide whether you need Rental or Perpetual license type. This depends on the type of project you need it for.
Software-on-Hardware
Highest performance and reliability for maximum peace of mind.
If you’d like to get the most performant and reliable hardware and receive the best technical support, then this is the option for you. You just need to decide which server is the best for your needs.
All LightAct servers come pre-installed with Unlimited license tier. This tier enables all the updates and all the functionalities as long as your server is operational.