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CodeMeter: Software Protection and Licensing Platform

CodeMeter helps software companies protect intellectual property and manage software monetization. It is designed for teams deploying licensing models across hardware, cloud, and embedded systems.

Pricing

Pricing was not clearly available from the provided evidence. Buyers should confirm current pricing on the vendor website, though a free SDK evaluation kit is offered.

At a glance

Best for
Software companies, Intelligent device manufacturers, Industrial automation developers, Medical technology software providers
Key use cases
Preventing Software Piracy, Implementing Usage-Based Billing, Securing Embedded Systems, Cloud License Distribution
Integrations
SAP ERP, SAP EMS, CODESYS, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000
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How AI is used

CodeMeter is a security ecosystem for software publishers and device manufacturers to protect digital assets. It is designed to help prevent unauthorized replication, reverse engineering, and tampering through encryption and obfuscation techniques.

The platform supports companies that distribute software via PCs, mobile devices, embedded systems, and PLCs. It supports various monetization strategies, including subscription, usage-based, and hybrid models, which are managed through its backend tools.

Buyers can choose from several license containers, such as physical CmDongle hardware keys or cloud-based containers like CmCloudContainer. The system includes tools for license creation, delivery, and monitoring to support the license lifecycle.

Buyers should confirm how the different license container options align with their delivery method and whether the provided SDK meets their specific technical integration requirements.

Key Features

  • CodeMeter Protection Suite

    Provides encryption and obfuscation modules to protect compiled code against piracy and reverse engineering.

  • Licensing Models

    Supports subscription, usage-based, hybrid, and marketplace licensing approaches.

  • License Containers

    Offers secure storage for licenses via CmDongles (hardware), CmCloudContainer (cloud), and CmActLicense (software).

  • CodeMeter License Central

    A management gateway for the creation, delivery, and monitoring of licenses.

  • AI-ML Protection

    Security measures designed to protect artificial intelligence and machine learning models.

  • Document Protection

    Includes tools such as SmartShelter to secure PDF documents and other sensitive files.

Use Cases

  • Preventing Software Piracy

    Using encryption and hardware keys to help stop unauthorized copying and distribution of proprietary software.

  • Implementing Usage-Based Billing

    Deploying license models where customers pay based on actual usage or specific feature activation.

  • Securing Embedded Systems

    Integrating license protection into firmware for industrial controllers, medical devices, or automotive systems.

  • Cloud License Distribution

    Managing and delivering software entitlements through cloud-managed containers for remote users.

Integrations

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP EMS
  • CODESYS
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Wind River VxWorks
  • instellix

FAQ

What does CodeMeter do?

CodeMeter provides tools to encrypt and obfuscate software to help prevent piracy and reverse engineering, while managing how users are licensed to access the software.

Does CodeMeter support cloud-based licensing?

Yes, it offers cloud licensing solutions including the CmCloudContainer for virtual license management.

Is there a way to try CodeMeter before purchasing?

Wibu-Systems offers a free SDK evaluation kit that allows developers to test the protection and licensing capabilities.

Source category: Software Development

Source subcategory: Software Licensing

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