Directory Sync
OpenLM Directory Sync enables organizations to synchronize their directory service with the OpenLM database. Currently,
OpenLM - Software License Management
Unlock the Power of Software License Management with OpenLM
Struggling to manage software licenses effectively, leading to costly overages or compliance risks? OpenLM Software License Management (SLM) gives you the tools to transform the way you handle software licensing, save you money, and streamline your operations.
OpenLM Software License Management Tool
Our software licensing management (SLM) tool reports on actual usage and helps you identify unused licenses and manage and optimize existing ones to cut down on costs and improve workflow (new customers find at least 15% savings in the first month alone).
All in a package that offers:
- Support for over 70+ license managers
- In depth monitoring and reports on historical data
- Ability to identify and free up unused licenses
- Configurable access rules for granular license control
- Aggregations for chargeback billing
- License utilization predictions
- Extendable functionality through OpenLM Extensions
Monitoring
2$
Per user, per month billed annually
For organizations, looking for license consumption insights
Automation
3$
Per user, per month billed annually
For organizations, looking to govern their software assets
Key Benefits of Virtual License Manager (VLM):
01.
Slash Costs:
Say goodbye to overspending on licenses. OpenLM optimizes your software expenses. Companies see a 15% reduction in the first month alone.
02.
Ironclad Compliance:
Stay on the right side of software licenses, avoiding costly penalties and audits.
03.
Boost Efficiency:
Streamline operations with real-time insights and harvesting of idle licenses, ensuring every license counts.
04.
Total Control:
Manage licenses on your terms. Create and customize license access rules with ease.
05.
Modular Architecture:
Adapt licensing to your unique needs. OpenLM’s flexibility grows with you.
06.
License Automation:
Say farewell to manual tasks. Automate license management for effortless control with our many options, features, and extensions.
License Manager Support
- Handles all license models including network (floating), node-locked, GPU (Nvidia), cloud and token (including Autodesk Token-Flex) and hybrid variations.
- Support for 70+ license managers including Flexera, DSLS, Reprise and Sentinel RMS.
- All major hardware licenses from Sentinel, Flexera and Wibu supported
- Now supporting widely-used cloud licenses Office 365, Autodesk Cloud and ESRI Online
- 1 Second accurate usage data for most license managers
- Supports WAN and LAN networks over multiple timezones
Monitoring & Reporting
- Manage and monitor all your licenses directly through our easy-to-use graphic interface.
- Concurrent monitoring of multiple license servers in multiple time zones.
- Monitor hybrid situations, such as both online and offline licenses, software or hardware-based and cloud mixed with on-premise
- A single common report format for all your licensed software, covering activity, usage and accurate “True Denials”, with options such as heat maps and pie charts.
- Ability to schedule reports and send them by email (via Reports Scheduler)
- Chargeback cost centers – group and project billing.
- Timely reporting up to per-second and next day for token and other arrears-based models.
Costs and Billing
- Buy only the licenses you need, based on accurate reporting on peak usage
- Identify and eliminate shelfware
- Avoid costs incurred for features you don’t use
- Accurate billing based on usage, enabling chargebacks to projects and departments
- Get a precise view of the licenses you require for your next renewal
- Identify the costs and benefits of keeping licenses on-premise or migrating to the cloud
- There are no additional costs to incur when installing and configuring OpenLM, and no consultants or coding are required
Architecture and Infrastructure
- Our easy setup and configuration can be done without any additional support, but it is there if you need it
- OpenLM is compatible with license managers running on Unix, Linux, MacOS, and Windows Operating systems
- Browser user interface compatible with all leading browsers
- Supports all major privacy regulations (German Privacy Act and GDPR)
- OpenLM comes with its own built-in database but also supports external databases of your choice
- We have a built-in sophisticated alerting system that allows you to detect and handle issues before your engineers even notice them
- OpenLM supports automated License server recovery
- The OpenLM API allows you to build your own GUI or integrate OpenLM information into any other application
- Use OpenLM data in your own systems for querying and reporting
Compliance
- Maintain an accurate and objective history of license and token usage based on our reports, which are written from your viewpoint, rather than the vendor’s opinion
- Prove your point when the vendor’s license management software is out of sync with your actual usage
- Face the new challenges of license compliance in the cloud environment
- OpenLM is GDPR-compliant and conforms to the BDSG
Optimization and Productivity
- Automated license harvesting, executed in accordance with your unique software policies and business rules. See License harvesting for engineering applications.
- License availability notification for end users
- Collects actual usage data for end users (optional)
License Entitlement and Allocation
- Automatic and dynamic allocation/revocation of access based on directory groups
- Directory (LDAP) synchronization of users & groups with ActiveX
- Role-based access permission to OpenLM interfaces
- Proactive enforcement of usage policies, such as BYOD and BYOS
Deployment Options
OpenLM SLM is available in two deployment options: Cloud version or on-premise version.
For ease of installation, automatic updates and access to cutting-edge new features we recommend most customers go with Software License Management Cloud.
For local network deployment, choose the on-premise version. Note that you will require additional hardware and will have to configure, maintain and update the system on your own.
SLM Cloud
SLM On-Premise
No additional hardware required
Dedicated server for hosting OpenLM Server plus additional components required.
No configuration required
On-premises requires installation and configuration of OpenLM components. IT must ensure open ports, port-forwarding, compliance with network policies, etc.
Automatic updates and features
Manual updates, features locked to version
Gain additional powerful functionality available only on Cloud: Virtual License Manager, OneDirectorySync, Dongle Monitor, LDAP Connector and others.
Functionality is limited to main OpenLM features only.
As always, both options come with 24/6 support so if you ever have any questions or issues, we are here to assist you.
SLM Product Features
Available only for Enterprise and Site License Packages.
OpenLM product features add enhanced functionality to OpenLM products.
Custom Commands
Custom Commands allow OpenLM users to create functions for a variety of levels of personalization
License Harvesting
OpenLM License harvesting is releasing idle licenses back the the license pools and by that
Project Usage
The Project Usage extension enables chargeback of license usage to cost centers based on specific
Actual Usage
Modern organizations need to have a clear, big-picture view of how their software licenses are
Group Usage
Synchronize all your groups (application users and admins) into OpenLM with this extension. Get it
OpenLM Alerts
The system can handle complex conditions over multiple license servers and features. Alert conditions may
OpenLM Reporting Hub
A drag-n-drop interface that enables you to get a flexible aggregation of data, integrate external
External DB Support
The External Database Extension lets OpenLM record license usage data in an external database such
Roles & Permissions
The Roles & Permissions Extension allows different users to access OpenLM according to their predefined
Unmanaged processes
Track all your unmanaged licenses, detect over-licensing, and eliminate downtime alongside your existing software license
Testimonials
We soon discovered the discrepancy between the presumed and effective use of the software. Now we know for sure we don’t need to buy more licenses thus saving us a lot of money.
Willy VanelderenCAD & BIM Manager, Province Limburg, Belgium. 
Since we started using OpenLM we now have access to numbers, statistics and reliable information to make decisions and analyze problems and conflicts with licenses on campus. The software is intuitive and works beautifully. Installation and upgrades are a breeze.
Jorge CunhaLicense Manager, University of Porto, Portugal 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A unique user (username) who has used one (or more) applications monitored by OpenLM in the past 30 days.
Once you fill out the contact form, our sales team will get in touch with you to help you get started with OpenLM. After the demo, you will be assigned a dedicated support representative who will answer all your questions.
Our pay-per-user pricing allows organizations of all sizes to manage their software assets. The Monitoring edition of OpenLM allows you to gain the necessary insights into license consumption, while the Automation edition will give you more control over your licenses.
OpenLM Academic Program was established to provide license management software to accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities for non-commercial, not-for-profit, and educational purposes.
We calculate the pricing based on the number of users, not applications. This means that you now have the option to select the subscription that suits your license management needs. The Monitoring plan includes all the necessary tools to gain critical insights into license consumption, while the Automation edition extends OpenLM’s capabilities to give you more control over your software assets.
OpenLM is committed to delivering the best experience to our customers. No matter the solution you select, you get the same level of support. However, when compared to our on-premise solution (which was earlier known as OpenLM for Engineering Licenses), OpenLM Software License Management Cloud allows you to have a monitoring system up and running in minutes, without any software installation.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express or wire transfer. We don’t accept PayPal.
This OpenLM feature allows you to import user details from Windows Active Directory, including host and user names, organization units (OU’s) and groups. It is synchronized according to the frequency you specify (doesn’t require anything else) and works with multiple corporate AD domains.
