Perpetual License Audit

Most teams assume staying off subscription saves money.

We consistently find the opposite. Firms discover that hidden productivity losses, compatibility issues, cyber security risks and workflow friction often cost far more than the subscription itself.

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SolidWorks Productivity and Savings Calculator

Reveal the hidden costs of perpetual licenses and forecast your financial savings and productivity benefits of reinstating your subscription.

One-hour free consultation

Together we step through a comprehensive review of your engineering environment across five critical dimensions.

This audit session is designed to reveal blind spots, quantify true impacts, and outline clear paths to improving performance.

  1. 01

    Current state review

    We map the versions, license mix, and activation setup you're running now.

    • Version limits that restrict your workflow
    • Gaps caused by aging software
    • File compatibility issues with suppliers and customers
    • Risks of unsupported versions on modern Windows

    You get a factual baseline of where your design environment stands.

  2. 02

    Productivity and workflow

    Nearly every team off subscription carries hidden inefficiencies. We identify:

    • Time lost to slow rebuilds, outdated modeling tools, and missing automation
    • Manual processes that modern features remove
    • Rework caused by version mismatches
    • Limits that stop engineers working at full pace

    It shows the real cost of an older system, especially across a whole design team.

  3. 03

    Technical and operational risk

    Unsupported software creates exposure most teams only discover when something breaks. We examine:

    • Cybersecurity vulnerabilities
    • File corruption risk without vendor support
    • Downtime from missing updates and patches
    • The strain on IT of supporting legacy CAD

    It shows the gap between feeling safe and being safe.

  4. 04

    Business impact

    We put numbers on the commercial impact:

    • The cost of delays and downtime
    • Labor hours lost to rework and outdated tools
    • The effect on delivery and reputation
    • Staying off subscription compared with reinstating

    Most teams find the status quo is the most expensive option.

  5. 05

    Recommendation roadmap

    You leave with guidance tailored to your setup:

    • Whether reinstating is justified
    • Which term gives the best long-term value
    • Whether moving from Standard to Professional or Premium pays back
    • A low-impact upgrade plan with no downtime
    • Training or productivity tools that lift output

    A decision plan built on evidence, not assumptions.

  6. Outcomes

    What you'll walk away with

    A concise summary detailing:

    • Key risks in your current setup
    • Missed opportunities
    • Your estimated productivity gain
    • A recommended path, with commercial options
    • A 12-month roadmap for your engineering environment

    Valued at $1,200. Complimentary.

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