Soraco

Software Licensing, Simplified.

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Overview

Soraco develops Quick License Manager (QLM), a software licensing solution aimed at developers and businesses of all sizes. QLM can be managed via a hosted cloud service or self-hosted on an on-premise server. It provides a comprehensive set of features for managing trials, subscriptions, and perpetual licenses, with a strong focus on the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.

✨ Key Features

  • Cloud-hosted or Self-hosted License Server
  • License Key Protection and Validation
  • Trial License Management
  • Subscription and Perpetual Licensing
  • Floating and Concurrent Licenses
  • E-commerce Integration
  • Analytics and Reporting

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Flexible deployment (cloud or on-premise)
  • Perpetual developer license model (one-time fee)
  • Strong focus and deep feature set for .NET developers

Unique Value: Offers a highly flexible and developer-friendly licensing system with the choice of cloud or self-hosting, and a straightforward, non-subscription pricing model for the tools.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Adding licensing to a .NET or C# application Self-hosting a license server for maximum data control Automating license key generation from an online store Managing floating licenses for a team of users Creating time-limited or feature-restricted trial versions

✅ Best For

  • Per-computer activation for Windows desktop software
  • On-premise license server for enterprise customers
  • Subscription validation for .NET applications

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Large-scale, identity-based SaaS entitlement management
  • High-security anti-piracy for creative software (e.g., audio plugins)

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Provides a more traditional, yet powerful, licensing framework compared to API-first services, with the significant advantage of a self-hosting option for full control.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Windows, .NET) Web API

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Stripe PayPal WooCommerce FastSpring Custom integrations via API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

✓ 30-day free trial

Free tier: N/A

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