Federated Identity Management [Complete Guide]A brief introduction to federated identity management, benefits of using it, how it works with single sign on, and example use-cases.
Computer IDs: The Complete GuideA complete guide about Computer IDs including a definition, what they're used for, approaches as well as challenges in generating and using them
by Kyle Brandon April 10, 2023
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Explained - Complete GuideA complete guide on SBOMs, including what they are, what information is contained withing them, and why your CI/CD should account for it.
by Kyle Brandon March 28, 2023
GraphQL vs REST: Which One to Choose When Building Your APIAn introduction to GraphQL and REST APIs, including the primary differences, benefits of using each, and when to use which.
by Kyle Brandon February 22, 2023
Identity and Access Management [Complete Guide]Learn the main concepts around identity and access management, including single sign on, identity providers, RBAC, SAML, OAuth, authentication and authorization.
by Kyle Brandon February 11, 2023
SAML vs OAuth: Complete GuideSAML and OAuth are both standards for authentication and authorization, but they are used in different ways, have different use cases and use different types of tokens.
by Kyle Brandon January 25, 2023
[SOLVED] What Is a Company That Allows You to License Software?There is middleware that allows software vendors to license their software for them. Find out more (Hint: we're one such company)
by Edmon Moren January 21, 2023
Entitlement Management - Complete GuideSoftware entitlement management is a process enabling companies to make sure that only people who have permission to use their software are able to access and use it. Learn more about considerations when selecting a vendor (like us!)
by Edmon Moren January 21, 2023
OEM Software Licensing - Complete GuideRead this guide to learn more about Original Equipment Manufacturer software licensing, common enterprise software licensing models, and advantages to licensing software using this approach.
by Kyle Brandon December 22, 2022
Distinctions between Authentication & AuthorizationLearn the difference between User Authorization and Authentication in this helpful guide.
by Kyle Brandon December 22, 2022
Software Intellectual Property: Everything You Need to KnowLearn what is Software Intellectual Property, why you should guard it, common ways it is stolen, and how to protect it.
by Kyle Brandon October 6, 2022
Software License Agreements - GuideLearn the basics of Software Licensing agreements: what they are, why are they important, and what you should include in your Software Licensing Agreements.
by Kyle Brandon September 27, 2022
Air-Gapped License Validation Now AvailableYou can now Node-Lock your software application to devices in dark sites.
by Edmon Moren September 5, 2022
SSO Now Supported for End-User Software Licensing AuthorizationIf you're an ISV with customers requiring SAML authentication, then you should talk to us!
by Edmon Moren September 1, 2022
Key generators: the Complete GuideIn this guide we will review different license key generation techniques for Software Vendors, along with their pros and cons.
by Kyle Brandon August 31, 2022
How to Monetize your Software [GUIDE]A guide on how to monetize your software and enforce it using software licensing.
by William Gong August 31, 2022
The Subscription Business Model For Software [GUIDE]SaaS has been the big craze for about a decade now. Moving your software monetization strategy to a subscription can be profitable as well as beneficial to end users, but beware of the pitfalls that come with it.
by Edmon Moren August 29, 2022
What is a Floating LicenseA brief introduction to what a floating license is and it's purpose in LicenseSpring.
by Kyle Brandon August 26, 2022
What is an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) - GuideLearn what an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) is, examples of an ISV, and how to distinguish ISVs from other types of software providers.
by Edmon Moren August 22, 2022
How To Implement Features LicensingA guide for working with license features in the C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 18, 2022
Using the Client SDK with LicenseSpring's Floating ServerYou will find in this tutorial how to use our floating license server with the LicenseSpring C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 18, 2022
[TUTORIAL] Imeplement Consumption-Based LicensesIntroduction to utilizing consumption-based licenses within the C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 18, 2022
Software Product Versioning: LicenseSpringA brief introduction to versioning in LicenseSpring's C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 17, 2022
Software Licensing with Virtualization and ContainersA guide on how to handle virtual machines and containers using the C++, .NET and Java SDKs.
by William Gong August 17, 2022
Storing and Collecting Device Information in LicenseSpringA tutorial on storing and collecting device information in the C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 17, 2022
Storing License File on a DatabaseA guide on storing license files within local databases in the C++ SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 16, 2022
What are Perpetual Licenses? - [Glossary]Perpetual Software Licenses are still one of the most common license models offered by software vendors. Learn more about how to license your application for use in perpetuity.
by Edmon Moren August 16, 2022
Floating License Implementation for ISVsA short tutorial on how a floating cloud license works, and how it can be incorporated into your C++ project.
by William Gong August 15, 2022
Working with Custom Fields and Device VariablesA short tutorial on what custom fields and device variables are, and how they can be used within your application.
by William Gong August 12, 2022
Security Considerations and Crypto ProviderA guide on recommended safety/security practices when using the C++ SDK, and how developers can implement their own security measures.
by William Gong August 11, 2022
[TUTORIAL] LicenseSpring SDK loggingA quick tutorial on how to add logs to your C++ application for debugging purposes, where to find your logs, and what information is stored within them.
by William Gong August 11, 2022
Implement Trial Licenses for your Application [TUTORIAL]Learn how to issue trial licenses from the platform and SDK, how a trial license works, and how trial licenses can be incorporated into your project.
by William Gong August 11, 2022
Implementing Offline Licensing [GUIDE]An Introduction to Offline Licensing with the C++ LicenseSpring SDK.
by Kyle Brandon August 11, 2022
What Makes a Great Software License Manager? - [GUIDE]Learn what a Software License Manager is and can be, and how it fits in your process of distributing your Software to it's intended audience.
by Edmon Moren August 10, 2022
Implementing User-Based LicensingCreate a simple mechanism for end users to "log in" to your C++ application using user-based licensing.
by William Gong August 10, 2022
How to Implement Offline Software License validation & ChecksDevices running the licensed apps you distribute will not always be online, so you should plan for ways to node-lock and perform license checks when internet access is unavailable. See what LicenseSpring offers for Offline Software License Validation.
by Edmon Moren August 9, 2022
[TUTORIAL] License Management for C++ ApplicationsA guide for getting started with the C++ SDK, including license activation, deactivation, and checks.
by Kyle Brandon August 9, 2022
LicenseSpring AlternativesOur opinion piece on criteria for selecting a Software Licensing Solution, and a summary of the LicenseSpring alternatives
by Edmon Moren August 8, 2022
Account-Based Software Licensing: Complete GuideThis guide will discuss issuing software licenses and configuring license entitlements to Accounts that may represent multiple departments…
Licensing-As-A-Service (LaaS): The Complete GuideA critical factor in distributing software applications involves managing license entitlements according to the agreements the Software…
by Edmon Moren March 8, 2022
Announced: License Policies, Account-Based Licensing, License TransfersWe haven’t published many new blog posts for a while, but we have been hard at work. Today we have some very exciting news to share. I would…
by Edmon Moren November 17, 2021
Announcement: C-based API, new Unity PluginAt LicenseSpring, our goal has always been to make it possible for any publisher to easily add licensing capabilities to software…
by Edmon Moren April 20, 2021
Announcement: License Server for Network Floating LicensesMany software applications are intended to run on machines that are part of a local network or site. These devices may not have connections…
by Edmon Moren August 14, 2020
Announcement: LicenseSpring Management APIAs we continue improving our cloud licensing platform, one of the most common feature requests we have been receiving from our paying…
by Edmon Moren July 21, 2020
Announcement: Floating License Cloud now Available on LicenseSpringWe are proud to release our latest license type that allows Software Vendors to configure concurrent usage of their applications to their…
by Edmon Moren June 17, 2020
Announcement: Java SDK for LicenseSpring Initial ReleaseThere are many reasons a developer might wish to enforce a usage policy of their software. Developers could consider setting up their own…
by Edmon Moren March 13, 2020
Announcement: New SDK for DelphiDue to popular demand from the Delphi community, we are excited to announce an initial release of our licensing SDK for Delphi. This SDK…
by Edmon Moren March 3, 2020
Announcement: Consumption-based License ModelOur development team at LicenseSpring has been hard at work to bring expand our software license management capability. Today we wanted to…
Announcement: New Software License Models, SDKs & Fastspring IntegrationAnnouncement: New Software License Models, SDKs & Fastspring Integration
by Edmon Moren March 25, 2019
Announcement: Feature-based licensing now supportedOur team has been hard at work to support additional licensing models based on feedback that we have received from customers. Accounts using…
by Edmon Moren March 22, 2019
How to License Your Software [GUIDE]How to license your software: considerations and common licensing models Choosing a license model is a critical business decision that a…
by Edmon Moren February 25, 2019
Announcement: Integration with FastSpring E-CommerceWe’ve been hard at work trying to bring the power and security of enterprise-class licensing to software developers starting at everyone’s…