License Types and Plans

The licensing mechanisms and available plans of QNAP licenses vary depending on corresponding software products. They can be divided into the following categories.

Table 1. License Types
License Types	Description
Device-based	Allows users to use a software product installed on hardware devices, such as applications. Multi-seat licenses can be activated and used on multiple devices.
Floating	Allows users to use a software product in the cloud or on a virtual platform, such as QuTScloud and applications in QuTScloud. Can be activated and used on a limited number of devices at a time
User-based	Allows a limited number of authorized users to access a web-based service, such as Qmiix.

Table 2. License Plans
License Plans	Description
Subscription	Authorizes users to use a software product with a recurring monthly or annual fee
Perpetual	Authorizes users to use a software product indefinitely
One-time	Authorizes users to use a software product within a predefined period of time