SoundPLANessential is available either as a dongle-based license (one-time purchase) or a cloud-based license (annual rental).
SoundPLANessential+ is only available as a cloud-based license.
Dongle-based license
Updates within a major version are provided online. This ensures that you are always working with the latest technology. These updates can be downloaded and installed free of charge.
Improvements and changes to the software, as well as adjustments to standards, are released in a new major version with its own version number. Upgrading to a new major version is generally subject to a fee.
Cloud-based license
Throughout the term of your cloud-based license, you will receive all updates within the major version as well as upgrades to new major versions at no additional cost.
Converting from SoundPLANessential to SoundPLANessential+
If you have already purchased the current major version of SoundPLANessential and would like to convert to SoundPLANessential+, you will only be charged a one-time conversion fee. In return, the first year of your cloud license is free of charge.