Comparison of Activation Code Generation Methods
Feature | QuickLicense Application | Safe Activation Service | Self-Hosted WebActivation | Desktop License Server |
Automated 24/7 Instant Activation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Activation Page Presented on Vendor Web Site | Activation Request page generated by QuickLicense Pro. | Yes, optional. | Yes | Yes |
Vendor Web Development Skills Required | Provide Activation Codes by phone or email. Semi-Automated Activation page from QuickLicense Pro. | The Activation web page is highly configurable from vendor account. No web programming skills are required. | A default web form is presented with an ASP page without additional development. With additional development effort, the vendor can customize this web page. | No development required. Server Admin skills are needed for setup process. |
Vendor Web Site Required | Not required. | No web site is required. Vendor can present activation page from Safe Activation directly on the vendor web site. | Yes, activation system is self-hosted and administered. Windows based web server required with ability to run EXE and ASP files. Alternatively, vendor can present a customized human or web service interface with WebActivationRT.dll. | Yes, either Linux or Windows VPS Hosting account is supported. |
Collect Customer Name, Phone, Email, etc. during Activation | A semi-automated Activation web page can be generated from QuickLicense Pro. | Yes, with no programming required. | This requires additional vendor web development. | Yes, with no programming required. |
Grant Activation Codes Based on Customer Provided Serial Number | Human administered. | Automated | Automated | Automated |
Securely Release or Move a License Between Computers | Requires vendor participation. | Fully automated by Safe Activation Service 2 or 3. | Yes | Yes |
Automated Subscriptions, Feature Delivery, Remote Reset, Suspend and Notifications | Manage subscription with periodic code. Enable features with password. | This requires Safe Activation Service 2 or 3. | Only automated subscriptions are supported. | Yes |
Cost | QuickLicense can generate an Activation Code and email it to a customer. | The monthly charge has no setup, cancellation or upgrade fee. Eliminate upfront development cost. The LicenseSupport product presents an API for Safe Activation. | A one-time license fee supports large volume and multiple products. This option offers flexibility and integration with other business processes. | This option offers a scaleable price based on server size. |