Features

LICENSE4J delivers a comprehensive suite of tools for software licensing, spanning everything from simple license validation to the implementation of advanced licensing models with highly flexible features. It offers versatile deployment options, including both SaaS (Software as a Service) and On-Premises software, and even provides a dedicated Floating License Server for highly secured closed networks.

Licensing Models

Comprehensive support for a wide array of software licensing models, including node-locked, floating, trial, perpetual, subscription, time-limited, feature-based, and named-user licensing

Custom License Features

Allows embedding any custom feature into licenses for verification on either the server-side or client-side so providing granular control over software's behavior

License Saving Loading

Provides comprehensive methods for storing and retrieving license information directly from either a file on disk or the Windows Registry

Hardware Fingerprint

Hardware fingerprints are generated based on comprehensive information gathered from various system components, including manufacturer details, mainboard specifics, hard drives, disk partitions, and cloud instance metadata

Virtualization Detection

Identifies virtualization environments, cloud service providers, and containers, thereby facilitating precise and distinct device identification across a wide array of deployment scenarios

Payment Integration

Seamlessly integrates with major payment processors, including Paddle, Stripe, and FastSpring. This integration is designed to enhance both the payment experience for customers and the efficiency of license management for vendors

User Groups

Supports the creation of teams or user groups to manage licenses, which inherently improves efficiency and streamlines overall license administration

License Manager

Web application features a clean, user-friendly interface for license management, perfectly optimized for seamless use on both desktop and mobile devices

Virtualization and Cloud Detection

Web application features a clean, user-friendly interface for license management, perfectly optimized for seamless use on both desktop and mobile devices

SaaS and On-Premises

Both SaaS and On-Premises deployment options are available to cater to the distinct needs of businesses, from small operations to large enterprises

Floating License Server

Floating License Server for direct installation within a customer's closed network, providing advanced floating license features for environments with restricted external connectivity

Custom Hardware Fingerprint

Support for using any custom fingerprint value you define. This means you aren't limited to automatically generated hardware IDs; you can integrate your own unique identifiers for license validation.

USB License Dongles

Use any USB stick or disk as a USB dongle. The Licensing Library detects defined USB sticks/disks and use as license dongles.

License Key Format

Flexible license key formats either select a format from built-in options or create entirely custom key formats using any preferred character set, ensuring keys align perfectly with branding or specific requirements

License Templates

Supports the definition of license templates, which significantly simplifies and streamlines the process of license generation. These templates make creating new licenses both efficient and precise

E-Mail Notifications

Send emails from any smtp server for desired license events like generation, deletion, update etc to get notified in real-time

Rest API

Facilitate the management of licenses through the use of REST API calls, enabling the retrieval, saving, updating, and deletion of licenses with efficiency and precision

Webhooks

Connect seamlessly with applications by sending webhooks to any destination for desired license event notifications