Network licensing is typically the best option for medium to large organizations. There is no limit to the number of times a license can be transferred, but if you are planning on switching computers frequently, you may want to consider network licensing. This involves accessing the Help Menu and choosing to Deactivate Licenses on the PC currently hosting the license, and then Activating on the new PC. This means if you are planning to use SOLIDWORKS on two different computers (such as a work and home PC), you will need to go through the license transfer process each time you want to switch between them. With standalone licenses, it is possible to install SOLIDWORKS on more than one PC with a single license, but SOLIDWORKS can only be activated on a single machine per license. With this licensing model, the SOLIDWORKS license is activated and tied to a particular workstation. Standalone, or machine licensing, is the default choice for many customers. Network licenses (float between many users and computers on a given network).Standalone licenses (tied to a particular computer).Unsure of which SOLIDWORKS license fits your needs? If you’re having trouble understanding the different licensing methods of SOLIDWORKS, that's okay! We will review both of the major licensing options to help determine which is right for you:

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