Solidworks: Mietlizenz Exclusive

This report analyzes the availability, costs, legal implications, and strategic fit of Mietlizenzen compared to perpetual ownership. In the SolidWorks ecosystem, avoid the colloquial "Mietlizenz." Use these official terms:

Subject: Evaluation of short-term vs. perpetual licensing models for Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Date: [Current Date] Target Audience: Management, Engineering Directors, IT Procurement 1. Executive Summary The term "SolidWorks Mietlizenz" (officially called the SolidWorks Rental License or Term License) refers to a non-perpetual, time-limited authorization to use the software. Unlike the traditional perpetual license (one-time purchase plus annual maintenance), the rental license is paid monthly or annually and expires completely at the end of the term. solidworks mietlizenz

As of 2024/2025, Dassault Systèmes has significantly restricted or discontinued traditional short-term rental licenses for commercial users in many regions, pivoting instead to subscription-only models (3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks) or forcing perpetual licenses. However, legacy rental options still exist for specific use cases (education, events, cloud versions). However, legacy rental options still exist for specific

| Model | Duration | Estimated Cost (€) | Includes Maintenance/Updates? | Ownership after term | |-------|----------|--------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | | 1 month | ~250-300 | Yes | No | | Legacy Rental (discontinued) | 12 months | ~2,000-2,500 | Yes | No | | 3DEXPERIENCE Monthly Sub | 1 month | ~320-400 | Yes | No | | 3DEXPERIENCE Yearly Sub | 12 months | ~2,800-3,500 | Yes | No | | Perpetual + 1st year maintenance | Unlimited | ~5,500-7,500 | Only 1st year included | Yes (files always accessible) | | Maintenance renewal (annual) | 12 months | ~1,200-1,500 | Yes | No (keeps perpetual alive) | but maintenance required |

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| German Term | Official English Term | Duration | Availability | |-------------|----------------------|----------|--------------| | Mietlizenz | Rental License | 1–12 months | Severely limited (mostly discontinued for commercial) | | Abonnementlizenz | Term License | 1 or 3 years | Active (via 3DEXPERIENCE platform) | | Cloud-Abonnement | Cloud Subscription | Monthly/Yearly | Active (3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks) | | Dauerlizenz | Perpetual License | Unlimited | Still sold, but maintenance required |