There are no differences in functionality or pricing between these two license types. They differ only in where they are installed:
- Single-user licenses are installed on personal computers or laptops.
- Network licenses are installed in a server-client environment and managed by a server admin using the MAXQDA license service and manager.
| Single-User-License | Network License | |
| Mode of operation | MAXQDA is installed and executed on the local hard disk and the license is activated in MAXQDA. | The license is activated in MAXQDA Netlic, which is installed on your server. MAXQDA is installed on the client computer and automatically connects to the network license at startup using the license credentials. The standard network licence uses a client whitelist for client authorisation. |
| Installation of the license | Local on your computer (Windows 10, 11 or Mac 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) | On a Windows server (2012, 2019, 2016) min. 2 GB RAM |
| Minimum number of licenses | 1 | 5 |
| License | 1 User (Installation possible on 2 devices) | 1 Seat (Release on 2 devices) |
| Project | Individual projects are saved on the local computer. | Individual projects are saved on the local computer. |
| Teamwork possible | By adding the add-on TeamCloud | By adding the add-on TeamCloud |
| Offline work possible | Yes | No, the device has to be connected to the license server at all times. |
| Remote access | No | Yes, it uses 2 seats. |
| Virtual system, Terminal Server | No | Only from the license Free-Floating or Site License on. |
| Purchase option | Perpetual and subscription | Only subscription |
