There are three alternatives so you can choose the best solution for your requirements

Annual (Virtuoso) License:

  1. Annual (Virtuoso) Subscription is the newest and most popular option
  2. This is a 12-month license subscription that you can simply renew annually (or not)
  3. Each license is assigned to a specific user (The Practitioner) and is not a floating ‘network’ license
  4. Every annual License comes with free 1-on-1 training and mentoring hours

Perpetual License

  1. Purchase once only
  2. Optional support maintenance fee (SELECT) which enables:
  3. 24/7/365 technical support
  4. Immediate access to new version updates
  5. Network license sharing (floating license)
  6. Access to online learning

Cloud Services Subscription (CSS):

  1. This is a license model that can be compared to a pre-paid travel card like an Oyster Card payment on Transport for London.
  2. You simply plan your annual Bentley software license consumption requirements and pre-pay that amount into a fund.
  3. Every quarter Bentley reviews your monthly usage and charges you for what you used.
  4. A CSS can be used on its own or combined with other license types.
  5. Note: Whilst CSS provides flexibility, the monthly costs are charged at a premium rate. If you are using the same Bentley applications consistently, both Annual and Perpetual License options are significantly cheaper.

See below to purchase the Annual License