Secure Software Licensing

iLok Licensing

Delivering secure software licensing and robust protection for modern application and plug-in developers. iLok Licensing is designed to scale with your business.

iLok Licensing

Security That Fits Your Requirements

Software licensing is only effective when it can reliably enforce authorization and resist unauthorized use.

PACE provides multiple ways to integrate iLok Licensing, allowing developers to choose the level of protection that best fits their product, workflow, and security requirements.

Whether you need a fast path to trusted license enforcement, hardened protection against tampering and cracking, or comprehensive software protection for valuable intellectual property, PACE offers an integration approach designed for your needs.

Many developers begin with simple licensing integration and later adopt additional protection as their products and security requirements evolve. Our integration options are designed to support that progression without requiring you to replace your licensing platform.

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Integrate
Security

Built for your requirements

Software licensing is only effective when it can reliably enforce authorization and resist unauthorized use. PACE provides multiple ways to integrate iLok Licensing, allowing developers to choose the level of protection that best fits their product, workflow, and security requirements.

Whether you need a fast path to trusted license enforcement, hardened protection against tampering and cracking, or comprehensive software protection for valuable intellectual property, PACE offers an integration approach designed for your needs.

Many developers begin with simple licensing integration and later adopt additional protection as their products and security requirements evolve. Our integration options are designed to support that progression without requiring you to replace your licensing platform.

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License Types

Licensing models that fit your business

We support a wide range of license types out of the box allowing you to offer the licensing model that fits your business.
perpetual license
Perpetual
Full license without time limits
trial license
Trial
Limited, timed license
subscription license
Subscription
Fixed term license with recurring renewals
shareable or network license
Network
Multi-seat license over a network
rent to own license
Rental
Limited, timed license
rent to own license
Rent to Own
Rental that converts to a perpetual license
Activation Locations

Offer the license locations best suited for your user base

You can permit your end users to store their licenses in any combination of authorized storage locations.
Host Computer
Allows activation to a computer with no requirements for extra hardware or Internet connection.
iLok USB
iLok USB
Our hardware is secure, convenient, and portable. Users who operate from several workstations find the portability a necessity.
iLok Cloud
iLok Cloud
With a constant Internet connection, our cloud solution allows secure flexibility without a hardware requirement.
iLok Cloud Licensing
iLok Cloud lets your customers activate and use their licenses over the internet, with no hardware required. Licenses are validated in real time against PACE's hosted infrastructure, so there's nothing for you to deploy or maintain.
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iLok Cloud
iLok License Server
iLok License Server allows for licenses to be shared across a local area network (LAN), supporting classroom, lab, studio, and offline environments. It enables an administrator to set up their own shareable license server in the air-gapped network and allow multiple client computers to use licenses that the administrator is sharing.
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iLok License Server
iLok License Manager
iLok License Manager is a free desktop application for Windows and macOS for your customers to easily manage their licenses.
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For Publishers

Build your catalog, your way

PACE Central
Publisher Portal
Publishers use PACE Central to build their catalog of products and bundles. There are many customization options, from the activation look and feel, to selecting the security level for your software. All options are explained clearly within our easy to use publisher portal.
PACE plus Shopify
PACE plus Shopify
Using your Shopify store, your customers can directly deposit licenses into their iLok accounts - no fuss, no hassle.
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Customer Experience

Activating Your Software

Customize and build your customer's launch experience.
Branding
Branding
Add custom graphics and select a color scheme.
Start a Trial
On Demand Trial
Automatically deliver a demo to a qualified account.
Sales Opportunity
Offer a purchasing opportunity post demo or when your software is unlicensed.
Fast Activation
Quick Activation
Streamlined and easy access for first time users.
Customize Your Software Licensing

Configure protection, licenses, activation, and distribution

Customize Security
Level of Security
Apply your own protection per product - from easy to implement code signing and license checks on launch, to best in class code obfuscation and white-box cryptography.
Customize License
License Types
Offer the types of licenses that work for your customers: perpetual, subscription, rent-to-own, multi-seat, trial, NFR, or time-based.
Customize Activation
Activation
Choose which locations to allow your customers to activate to, including: iLok USB, iLok Cloud, or machine (CPU).
Customize Distribution
Distribution
Use our built-in activation code system to create and distribute licenses on any standard e-commerce platform, or connect directly to our API.
iLok Licensing Brochure

Learn how licensing can help you

Download the iLok Licensing product brochure to learn more about how PACE's software licensing platform protects your IP and allows you to maximize your value.

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Our Clients

Trusted by world-class software publishers

PACE's products are used by an ever growing number of world-class software publishers around the world.

Features

Strong Security

Leave software protection and license management to us - that's what we do. Your focus can be on developing great products.

Custom Settings

We put the control in your hands. Design your security and licensing model to work for your business.

Multiple License Types

Offer the type of licenses that meet your business needs: perpetual, subscription, network-based, trial, or timed.

Flexible Activations

You define when a license is required, and how it can be activated.

Subscription Support

Expand your user base with a lower entry cost. Subscriptions are easy to distribute and manage.

Demo at Launch Time

Hook your customer at first launch - choose to allow a trial period and specify what the user's options will be once the demonstration period is over.

Fast, Secure Database

Speed and security are serious business - we take care of that for you, processing millions of license activations a week.

Encrypted Communications

Our system uses encrypted channels to protect your software locally; you will never need to send us unprotected source files.

Reporting

Request and download custom reports - even track usage in real-time.

Customer Support

Our customers receive full documentation, quality support, and access to our engineering team.

Proven Track Record

Our protection stands strong for years, not hours or days.
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