To get an answer to a pricing question, contact one of our pricing experts.

To keep up to date on issues related to software pricing, join our eMail List.

To talk with a principal about how we might help you, contact MarketShare.

A Guide to Software Licensing Models

Introduction	1
Section I: Current Practice in Software Licensing Models	2
User-based licenses	2
Host/CPU-based licenses	3
Web-based use and application licenses	4
Usage-based licenses	6
Term-based licenses (commonly used; loosely controlled)	8
Location-based licenses (packaging option)	9
Discount terms (rewards and incentives)	10
Other Issues and Miscellany	12
Section II: Thirteen Best Practice Elements in Software Licensing	14
APPENDIX - The SaaS Delivery Model	18
The SaaS Readiness Rating Scorecard
About the Author	22
About MarketShare	22