Zentitle business models

Cloud-Based Software Licensing with Zentitle: Flexible Monetization for Every Business Model

Zentitle empowers software vendors to implement and manage virtually any licensing model-across SaaS, on-premises, hybrid, hardware, and IoT-through a unified, cloud-based software licensing platform. This flexibility allows you to maximize revenue, streamline operations, and deliver the buying experiences customers expect.

Full Suite of Software Licensing Models

Licensing Model	Description	Use Cases
Trial Licensing	Offer time-limited, usage-limited, or feature-limited trials to drive adoption and conversion.	SaaS, desktop, mobile, IoT
Subscription Licensing	Sell monthly, annual, or custom-duration subscriptions for any product type.	SaaS, on-premise, server, IoT
Perpetual Licensing	Traditional one-time purchase with optional maintenance contracts and upgrade controls.	Desktop, server, enterprise
Concurrent/Network	Limit simultaneous users/devices; ideal for B2B and organizations with shared access needs.	Server, enterprise, dark sites
Usage-Based Licensing	Bill based on actual usage or consumption, tracked by the Zentitle cloud platform.	SaaS, APIs, IoT, metered services
Account-Based Licensing	Authenticate users via email/password or federated SSO; manage rights at the account level.	SaaS, desktop, hybrid
Hybrid Licensing	Manage both installed and cloud-based software under a single entitlement.	SaaS + on-premise, mobile
Feature-Based Licensing	Enable/disable features, modules, or components per license for granular control.	Suites, tiered products
Suite-Based Licensing	Ship a comprehensive package and control access to features/apps via entitlements.	Product suites, modular software
Capacity Licensing	Set limits on usage, such as number of managed devices or users, per edition.	IoT, SaaS, tiered offerings
Offline/Node-Locked	Activate and manage licenses in disconnected or air-gapped environments.	High-security, industrial, remote
SaaS Licensing	Subscription-based model where users pay recurring fees to access cloud-hosted software	SaaS

Cloud-Based Software Licensing Advantages

Benefit	Zentitle Capabilities
Unified Cloud Platform	Centralizes entitlement, license management, and analytics for all products and models.
Rapid Model Deployment	Launch new pricing, packaging, and licensing models instantly-no re-engineering required.
Separation of Concerns	Instrument your app once, then adapt business models via the Zentitle cloud platform.
Multi-Platform Support	SaaS, on-premises (Windows, Mac, Linux, ARM), mobile, hardware, and IoT-all managed in one system.
Seamless Integration	Connect with CRM, ERP, e-commerce, and identity providers (Auth0, Okta, Azure AD) via APIs and SDKs.
Self-Service & Automation	Customer portal, automated renewals, real-time usage analytics, and flexible entitlement management.
Identity Integration	Supports account-based, named user, and federated SSO (OpenID Connect) for modern user experiences.
Offline & Dark Site Support	Node-locked and network licensing models for disconnected or high-security environments.

Flexible Software Licensing Business Model Examples

Scenario	How Zentitle Supports It
SaaS with Per-User Subscription	Account-based licensing, federated SSO, and automated subscription renewals.
On-Premises with Perpetual + Maintenance	Perpetual license with tracked maintenance windows; restrict updates to in-maintenance users.
Hybrid SaaS + Desktop	Shared seat pools across cloud and on-premises; flexible allocation and real-time usage tracking.
Feature/Module Tiers	Feature-based and suite-based licensing; enable/disable modules per entitlement without code changes.
Usage/Consumption Billing	Consumption tokens and analytics for usage-based pricing and billing.
Enterprise Network Licensing	Concurrent/floating licenses, network license servers, and offline activation for dark sites.

Integration & Identity-based Licensing

• Identity Provider (IdP) Integration:

  • Supports OpenID Connect platforms (Auth0, Okta, Cognito, Azure AD) for single sign-on and federated access.

  • Named user and account-based licensing for granular control and easy end-user management.

• APIs & SDKs:

  • Full language support (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.) and RESTful APIs for fast, flexible integration.

• Self-Service Portal:

  • Brandable, customer-facing portal for license management, activation, and reporting.

Cloud-Based Software Licensing in Action

"Zentitle is an industry-leading cloud-based software licensing platform that allows you to monetize your software using modern licensing models. Easily launch new business models, manage entitlements, and provide a friction-free user experience-all from a single, scalable cloud platform."

Summary Table: Why Choose Zentitle for Cloud-Based Software Licensing?

Capability	Zentitle Cloud-Based Licensing Delivers
Business Model Flexibility	Supports all major licensing models, mix-and-match as needed
Unified Management	Centralized dashboard, analytics, and entitlement control
Seamless Integration	Connects with your tech stack, identity, and commerce systems
Customer Experience	Modern, self-service, and frictionless for end users
Global Scalability	Enterprise-grade, secure, and ready for any deployment scenario
Offline & Hybrid Support	Fully supports dark sites, node-locked, and hybrid deployments

Zentitle's cloud-based software licensing platform is designed to help software vendors grow sales, simplify operations, and adapt to any business model-delivering agility, insight, and customer satisfaction at scale.