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Licenses

There are a few different license types for UNIVERSE that are made for different environments. They group into two main flavors: Design and Playout licenses. In short, Design licenses are made to build a project from scratch. Which Design license you choose depends on the project ahead. Playout licenses on the other hand are there to be deployed within your or your customers installation. They feature full UNIVERSE feature set but no editor. For small adjustments a Daypass can be activated alongside an Engine license to allow for editing capabilities for 24 hours.

Design Licenses - Entry, Essential, Elite

Design licenses include project editing and playout capabilities. They are used to create, maintain and run UNIVERSE projects.

Entry

UNIVERSE Entry is made for getting started with UNIVERSE and for solving smaller control tasks.

  • Control up to 3 devices.
  • Build one Full HD control surface.
  • Use full Stream Deck support.
  • Use the UNIVERSE Web Interface.
  • Receive regular feature and maintenance updates.

Essential

UNIVERSE Essential extends Entry for standard production and installation workflows that need more devices, more interfaces and more automation.

  • Includes all Entry features.
  • Control an unlimited number of devices.
  • Build an unlimited number of control surfaces.
  • Use advanced logic nodes.
  • Use scheduled events and timelines.
  • Use the native Zoom integration.
  • Receive regular feature and maintenance updates.

Elite

UNIVERSE Elite is the most powerful Design license and is intended for high-end technology, complex logic and large-scale systems.

  • Includes all Essential features.
  • Use Template Stages.
  • Manage Zoom video feeds.
  • Use access control and user management.
  • Use extended variables.
  • Integrate KNX, DALI, CAN bus and conference systems.
  • Use load balancing.
  • Receive regular feature and maintenance updates.

Playout License - Engine

UNIVERSE Engine is the Playout license for running finished UNIVERSE projects in long-term deployments and fixed installations. It plays pre-programmed Entry, Essential and Elite projects and provides the full UNIVERSE feature set without the project editor.

Engine is designed for 24/7 operation and offers read-only interface access to keep deployed systems reliable. It is a perpetual license that includes maintenance and feature updates. The Engine license is independent from the license version the project was created with.

Daypasses

A UNIVERSE Daypass temporarily reactivates the design capabilities of an Engine system for 24 hours. Use it when an Engine installation is already deployed and you need to make a quick project adjustment directly on that system.

License Management

UNIVERSE licenses are activated and managed through the UNIVERSE License Management and the UNIVERSE Portal. The Portal gives you access to your licenses, the shop and license-related services. The License Management window can be accessed via the Help menu in UNIVERSE.

Main License

The Main License is the primary license used on a UNIVERSE system. For design work this is usually an Entry, Essential or Elite license. For deployment-only systems this can be an Engine license.

Additional License

Additional licenses override the current Main license. It can be used on machines with an Engine license as Main license to activate Editor capabilities b activating a Design license or Daypass as Additional license.

Dongle License

The UNIVERSE License Dongle lets you transfer a UNIVERSE license between machines without requiring an internet connection on the target machine. It is useful for setups where the licensed workstation changes or where systems are operated offline. When a License Dongle in plugged into a system with an active Main / Additional License it will override these and become the active license.

Enterprise Licenses

UNIVERSE Enterprise licenses are intended for organizations planning long-term Design and Playout deployments. They use a one-time purchase model instead of a subscription and are available in two variants.

Longtime

Longtime licenses are purchased for a fixed term and include feature and maintenance updates throughout the agreed period. They are available for Entry, Essential and Elite and are suited for projects that need predictable long-term use while staying up to date.

Perpetual

Perpetual licenses are valid indefinitely and are purchased as a one-time cost. They are suited for long-term use when the delivered software version is sufficient and ongoing updates are not required.