FAQ

BricsCAD is available as a perpetual license or a subscription license. All BricsCAD licenses are cross platform and can be used on Microsoft Windows, macOS or Linux.

What is a BricsCAD perpetual license?

A perpetual license is a one time purchase that gives you ownership of the software.

What is BricsCAD Maintenance?

BricsCAD Maintenance is an optional annual plan for perpetual licenses. It provides:

• Priority Support
• Access to product updates
• Access to future major release versions

What is a BricsCAD subscription license?

A subscription license allows you to use the latest version of BricsCAD for one year. While active it includes Priority Support and access to all new versions released during the subscription term.

What is a BricsCAD single user license?

A single user license is assigned to one person. It is intended for individual use and is not a floating license.

A single user license may be installed on two computers, such as a desktop workstation and a laptop. However, the software may only be used on one computer at a time. Concurrent use is not permitted.

Single user licensing is available for both perpetual and subscription licenses.

Can I use my BricsCAD license on two machines?

Yes. If you own a single user BricsCAD license, you may install it on two machines for the same user. Typical examples include an office computer and a home or field laptop.

This dual install allowance does not apply to network or volume licenses unless expressly permitted by Bricsys.

What is a BricsCAD network license?

A network license is a floating license that allows multiple users to access BricsCAD within a local area network. Licenses are checked out from a central license server when BricsCAD is launched.

The number of network licenses purchased determines how many users can run BricsCAD at the same time.

Network licenses are available as perpetual or subscription licenses and include one year of BricsCAD Maintenance.

What is a BricsCAD volume license?

A volume license allows BricsCAD to be used within a defined group of users using the same license key.

Volume licenses are available as perpetual or subscription licenses and include one year of BricsCAD Maintenance.

Volume licenses do not include the dual install rights provided with single user licenses unless explicitly authorized by Bricsys.

What is a BricsCAD academic license?

BricsCAD academic licenses are free for 12 months and available to students instructors faculty and educational institutions.

Students may renew annually with a valid student ID.

What license types are available for academic use?

Academic licensing is available in single user network or volume formats.