Perpetual is our most popular plan: it’s the one we’ve offered since the very first software we ever sold. With Perpetual, you’ll purchase your software outright and you’ll own that version of your license in perpetuity, even if you stop subscribing to Software Assurance Plan. To keep your software up to date with continuous new features and with technical support, we highly recommend pairing your Perpetual plan with the Software Assurance Plan to get the most value out of your investment.

When you Lease your software, you're subscribing to use the software on an annual basis. You’ll have full access to the software, technical support, and continuous new features, all for much less than the cost of a Perpetual license.

With Software Assurance, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing you're always working with the latest version of your software. That's because with Software Assurance Continuous Software, you get access to all feature releases, enhancements, performance improvements, and bug fixes as soon as they're available and without the need for upgrades. You'll also have access to convenient license services, the support of our experts, plus exclusive learning offerings to keep you ahead of the curve.