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Compare Subscription vs Perpetual + Advantage Plan

Use this table to quickly understand what’s included in Subscription vs a Perpetual license with Advantage Plan maintenance. Then explore the advanced Perpetual product options available for specialized workflows.

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Mill Router Plasma Laser Waterjet Wire EDM 5-Axis Mill Turn

Support, Training & Updates (Comparison)

Subscription support is optional; training, learning platform access, and major upgrades differ.

Category Subscription Bundles Perpetual License + Advantage Plan
Technical support Not included by default.
Optional Email-only Support Add-On: $200/year. 		Unlimited phone & email support during the Advantage Plan term.
Training Free weekly training sessions included.
No 2 hours of online training included. 		Free weekly training + 2 hours of online training included.
Learning platform Not included.
Available as an optional add-on if required. 		Launchpad learning platform included during term.
Software updates Included while subscription is active. Included during Advantage Plan term (updates, fixes, enhancements).
Next major version Only included if the subscription is renewed. Included when Advantage Plan is active.

Subscription customers receive updates while active. Access to the next major version requires renewal. Perpetual customers own the license; Advantage Plan keeps support, training, and upgrades active while renewed.

Perpetual Product Options (Advanced Capabilities)

Prefer ownership and advanced machine support? These capabilities are available as Perpetual configurations (recommended with Advantage Plan for support and upgrades).

Wire EDM

Specialized toolpaths and controls for wire EDM workflows.

  • Ideal for precision EDM operations
  • Perpetual configuration (quote-based)
  • Recommended: Advantage Plan for support/upgrades
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4th Axis Pro

Rotary machining support for advanced indexing and wrapping.

  • Rotary/indexing workflows
  • Perpetual configuration (quote-based)
  • Recommended: Advantage Plan for new versions
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5-Axis

Advanced multi-axis machining for complex parts and setups.

  • Simultaneous or positional workflows (as configured)
  • Perpetual configuration (quote-based)
  • Recommended: Advantage Plan for upgrades
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Mill Turn

Combined milling + turning workflows for multi-function machines.

  • For mill-turn and live tooling environments
  • Perpetual configuration (quote-based)
  • Recommended: Advantage Plan for support
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