Licence options

The latest version is accessible at all times from the software licence manager within your Physibel application and includes all version updates (major, minor and enhancements). You have immediate access to the latest version when it is released. You can also download the latest installation files from your Physibel portal.    

A stand-alone licence is meant for single use, not for shared use (though it can be transferred from one user to another).  A stand-alone licence is activated on a workstation with a software licence key (activation code). The licence is locked to a workstation, but can be transferred to another workstation maximally 5 times per year.

There are 2 options to share a licence within your team: cloud-based floating and network floating:

• With a network floating licence the software is operational in concurrent use within a local network (e.g. company server or Windows Network Share). Network floating licences are a bit more complex to implement, require the deployment of a floating licence database at the customer site, but a network floating licence includes a licence management tool where the active floating seats can be viewed and released.
• With a cloud-based floating licence the software is operational in concurrent use via internet (licence server hosted by Physibel in the cloud). Cloud-based floating licenses are simple to implement but an internet connection is always required.

Our support includes both technical support on the application level and modelling advice. On the application level, we assist in case you experience problems running the software or accessing your licence. Modelling advice covers short guidance on software functionalities. For this we typically guide you to the right Knowledge Base topic where you find documented example projects.   

Yes, older perpetual licences with stand-alone hardware key can be switched to a subscription software licence at a reduced price until 06/2024. You can contact us on sales@physibel.be to receive an offer for your licence keys.

Physibel stopped the distribution of licence hardware keys from 01/07/2023. As a consequence the renewal of Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) will be phased out. You can still renew your AMP until 31 December 2023. From 1 January onwards, you will have to switch to a subscription if you want to continue receiving support and updates. Contact us for an offer via mail@physibel.be.

Yes, Physibel makes its software available free of charge for academic users. Free academic licences can only be used for didactic and non-profit research purposes and not for any consultancy business. You can contact us to obtain a free academic licence: request an academic licence.

Master students working on their master thesis can use any of the Physibel software for free during the academic year. You can contact us to obtain a free student licence: request student licence.