Purchasing FAQ
- What is the difference between Perpetual and Subscription Licenses?
- What happens when the subscription ends?
- What happens when payment fails?
- What is the difference between subscription and named (per-user) license?
- Will my order be secure?
- What is your refund policy?
- What about resellers?
- How can I obtain a written quote?
- How can I obtain an invoice?
- Do you offer educational discounts?
- How can I pay for Advanced Installer?
- What taxes are applied to the initial price?
- I received an email with my account/license key, but no download link. How do I get the Advanced Installer version I purchased?
- When is my license key delivered?
- I want to purchase more years in advance. How can I?
- Can I upgrade my perpetual license (per-user or floating) to a subscription?
What is the difference between Perpetual and Subscription Licenses?
| Feature | Perpetual License | Subscription License | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-user Subscription License | Team Subscription License (5 users) | ||
| Duration of Use | 99 years (Lifetime) | 1 year | 1 year |
| Number of Users | Single user (connected on up to 5 devices) | One subscription per single user (connected on up to five devices) | Up to 5 named users, (each connected on up to five devices) including build machines |
| Includes Updates | First year included (then requires maintenance plan) | Yes (while subscription is active) | Yes (while subscription is active) |
| Technical Support | First year included (then requires maintenance plan) | Included | Included |
| Priority Support | - | Included | Included |
| Cost Effectiveness | Higher initial cost | Lower cost, yearly renewal | Cost savings up to 50% compared to per-user |
| Intended Use | Long-term, single user | Flexible, up-to-date features | Team environments, CI/CD integration |
| Renewal Requirements | Optional (for product updates and technical support) | Required for continued use | Required for continued use |
| Compliance & Management | Limited to one user | Easy management via account | Central management, integrates with CI tools like GitHub, Azure DevOps |
| Savings on Additional Users | 5% for additional users | Possible (depending on plan) | Significant for teams |
| License Type | Named (Per-user) | Named (Per-user) | Team (5 named users) |
| Ideal for | Individual long-term users | Users needing current features | Teams needing shared resources & automation |
What happens when the subscription ends?
A valid subscription is required to use Advanced Installer. If you choose not to renew your subscription you will not be able to use Advanced Installer going forward.
The setup packages generated while the subscription was active can be installed after the subscription expires.
What happens when payment fails?
Multiple email notifications will be sent to you with the status of your subscription and its renewal. If a payment fails your subscription will enter a grace period of 30 days, during which you can continue using Advanced Installer and solve any payment related issues.
What is the difference between subscription and named (per-user) license?
A subscription grants you a time limited license for using the latest version of Advanced Installer, at a better price and with additional benefits, like priority support. A per-user perpetual license, has an initial higher cost per-user, but it allows you to use an older version of Advanced Installer forever.
Will my order be secure?
Yes. In order to protect our customers, the order forms on our web site are run on secure servers, utilizing encryption technology to safeguard all credit card transactions from unauthorized viewing. Industry-standard SSL encryption is used.
What is your refund policy?
If you are dissatisfied with our service for any reason within 30 days of your purchase, send us an email and request cancellation of your license. A full refund will be granted to you, no questions asked.
How can I obtain a written quote?
Click here to fill out the online form for obtaining a written quote.
How can I obtain an invoice?
If you need a written invoice, our e-commerce partner 2Checkout would be happy to provide you one. For more details please see the 2Checkout FAQ page.
Do you offer educational discounts?
Yes, send us an email with your details and we shall get back to you with a discount coupon immediately.
How can I pay for Advanced Installer?
You can use a credit/debit card, PayPal, a bank transfer (Wire/ACH transfer), by fax, Vendor 2 Vendor, through direct debit or by using a Purchase order.
What taxes are applied to the initial price?
Tax/VAT may be added for certain countries (exact details are provided before the order is completed). The FAQ page of our e-commerce partner 2Checkout contains more details.
I received an email with my account/license key, but no download link. How do I get the Advanced Installer version I purchased?
The latest version of Advanced Installer can be obtained from our Download page. There is only one package for both trial and registered versions. For more information about registering your trial version please see the Registration FAQ.
When is my license key delivered?
When you purchase Advanced Installer you'll receive the license key via e-mail (usually in the first hour after your purchase, but it can take up to 24 hours in some cases). Once you receive the license key you can register the trial version downloaded from our website.
If you made a payment, but didn't get a confirmation email with your license key within 1 working day, please contact our support team by email.
I want to purchase more years in advance. How can I?
If you need a different contract please contact our support team at support@advancedinstaller.com and we will try to offer you a custom price to fit your plans.