Pixotope uses a subscription model for licensing, which allows customers to assign licenses to their own users.

We support two modes of operation for licenses:

The mode of a license can be changed at any time from Pixotope Director if you have an internet connection.


Online mode

  • Default mode
  • An internet connection is required
  • The license is linked to a specific user account that is created and controlled by the customer
  • Cloud-based floating license
  • Used in non-live environments

Offline mode

  • An online license can be changed into an offline license for a specific period of time
  • No internet connection is necessary while in offline mode
  • If the machine crashes and can no longer start, the license cannot be released until the end of the offline period
  • Node-locked
  • Used in a live broadcast environment or if an internet connection is not available