Switch from Perpetual to a Subscription License
NAKIVO Backup & Replication subscription licenses provide access to the latest updates and features as soon as they become available and offer more flexible pricing options compared to traditional one-time purchase licenses.
- Cost-efficient with smaller upfront payments
- Instant access to new features
- Flexibility to reassign licensed units
- Timely security patches
- Free 24/7 Support included
Migrate from Perpetual to
Subscription Licensing
Exclusive Benefits
of the Subscription License
Predictable
costs
Continuous
updates
Seamless
scalability
Enhanced
security
Free 24/7
technical support
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Direct Comparison: Subscription vs Perpetual
| Subscription License | Perpetual License | |
| Licensed Units | Flexible and universal – units can be assigned to both physical and virtual machines | Units are fixed as physical servers/workstations or sockets and cannot be reassigned to other types of workloads |
| Updates | Upon release | Only available with valid support and maintenance |
| Support | Free 24/7 technical support | Standard technical support during business hours |
| Initial Investment | Low | High |
| Payment Frequency | Annual | Once |
Subscription for All Workloads
Licensed per workload* – free 24/7 support included
Starts at
$1.95
per workload/month*
recommended
Starts at
$2.60
per workload/month*
Full feature set to
meet all your needs
*Prices are shown for a 3-year subscription – billed annually upfront.
For more options and details, see
NAKIVO’s pricing and editions page.
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What is the difference between a subscription and a perpetual license?
With subscription license:
- You are billed per-workload for a fixed term, during which you receive updates and patches as soon as they are released.
- You receive free 24/7 technical support.
- Licensed units can be easily reassigned between your workloads to adapt to changes in your IT infrastructure.
With perpetual licenses:
- You pay once, and NAKIVO Backup & Replication is available for indefinite use. However, you cannot receive new features and patches without valid support and maintenance.
- You only have access to Standard Support during business hours, Monday through Friday, with a valid support and maintenance agreement. 24/7 Support is available as a paid add-on service.
- You pay for a specific workload type, which means that unused licenses cannot be reassigned to other types of workloads. For example, you can’t back up physical servers with a per-socket perpetual license for virtual machines.
What is a workload?
Subscription licenses are calculated per workload, which is equivalent to one of the following:
- 1 VM (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, Nutanix AHV
- 1 Amazon EC2 instance
- 1 physical server (Windows, Linux)
- 3 workstations (Windows, Linux)
- 500 GB of NAS file share data
Note that NAKIVO Backup for Microsoft 365 is licensed separately as a subscription and is billed per user.
What are the benefits of shifting from perpetual to subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
The benefits of shifting from perpetual to subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication include a significantly lower initial investment than the perpetual license approach, enabling businesses to get access to more software licenses at a lower price, in addition to instant access to the latest software updates and 24/7 technical support.
How often will I be charged for subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
The frequency of subscription charges depends on the subscription period you agree on with NAKIVO. Subscription licenses for NAKIVO Backup & Replication are annual subscriptions (1 to 5 years) and include free 24/7 Support for the licensed period.
What kind of technical support is available for customers who have shifted from perpetual to subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
All subscription licenses are bundled with 24/7 software product support effective from the date of purchase and valid for the number of subscription years (1 to 5 years).
Can I combine perpetual and subscription licenses?
In general, you can’t combine perpetual and per-workload subscription licenses in one NAKIVO Backup & Replication deployment.
However, subscription licenses for NAKIVO Backup for Microsoft 365 can be combined with any license type and solution edition, including perpetual licenses for other types of IT infrastructures.
Will I still have access to the same features if I switch to subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
Yes, customers who switch to subscription licensing for NAKIVO Backup & Replication will still have access to the same features as with their perpetual license. You can also upgrade to a higher Enterprise edition during your license transition process.
How do I continue my subscription term?
You can renew a subscription license for additional years (1 to 5 years) or upgrade to a higher NAKIVO Backup & Replication edition. For more information, you can reach out to our Sales Team sales@nakivo.com.
How will the transition to subscription licensing affect my current backup and replication settings in NAKIVO Backup & Replication?
The transition to subscription licensing will not affect your current backup and replication settings in NAKIVO Backup & Replication.
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