Which is more profitable - a separate plugin license or a subscription?
About half of ModPlus plugins are available for free, but the full functionality of the remaining plugins requires a plugin license or subscription. ModPlus plugins work with AutoCAD, Revit, and Renga, and the choice between licenses and subscriptions is equally relevant for all these programs. At first glance, purchasing individual licenses may seem like a cost-effective solution. However, a subscription offers more significant benefits that make it the best choice for most users.
What is the difference between plugin licenses and subscriptions?
Plugin licenses:
- Purchased separately for each plugin.
- Limited to working with only one version of the program (AutoCAD or Revit). For example, a purchased plugin for Revit 2021 will work as long as you are using that version of the program.
- Indefinite - once purchased, the plugin remains at your disposal for a specific version.
- The price of an individual plugin is relatively small, but if you buy all plugins for one program, their total cost reaches significant amounts. For example: all plugins for Revit cost $345,4.
Subscribe to plugins:
- Gives access to all paid plugins, including new developments.
- Compatible with any version of all supported programs (AutoCAD or Revit). You can work in several versions at once or easily migrate to new ones.
- Allows flexibility in choosing the validity period (from 1 to 12 months).
- The cost of a 1-year subscription for Revit is $59,4, which is much cheaper than the full cost of all plug-ins individually.
Why subscription is more profitable?
If you only need 2-3 plugins and are working with one version of the software (AutoCAD or Revit), buying separate licenses may seem like a smart choice. However, in most cases, a subscription is more cost-effective:
- Freedom to choose versions:
Subscription makes it easy to upgrade to new versions of programs. You don't have to re-purchase plugins when you upgrade AutoCAD or Revit. - Wide access:
Subscription opens access to all plugins, including future developments. Even if you don't need all the tools, the free choice pays for the investment. - Savings in the long term:
For comparison: purchasing all plug-ins for one version of Revit will cost $345,4. With a subscription for $59,4 per year, you will get full access to all plugins for any Revit version.
In addition, for several years of subscription use, you will get access to new plugins that will be developed during this period. Unlike individual licenses, where each new plugin will require a new purchase, with a subscription all future tools are immediately available without additional costs.
Result
Subscription is beneficial for Revit users as well as AutoCAD and Renga users who value freedom of transition between versions, access to the latest tools, and long-term savings. If you only need 2-3 plugins for one version of the software, licenses can be a smart choice. But if you want maximum flexibility and relevance, a subscription is the best option.