How many licenses do I need?
The number of licenses you need depends on how your team will use the system and whether you choose dedicated user (named) licenses or concurrent (floating ) licenses.
Dedicated user (named) licenses are assigned to a specific person. This is an excellent choice for heavy users that uses the system often as a core part of their role.
Floating (concurrent) licenses can be shared among multiple users. The license is only used while someone is actively logged in. This means the number of licenses you need depends on how many people are expected to use the system at the same time. For example, if 20 people may use the system but usually no more than 5 are logged in simultaneously, 5 floating licenses may be sufficient. This license type is optimal for that uses the Aligned products as supporting tools, using them occasionally or during certain times and is therefore also more cost efficient.
A common approach is to estimate the maximum number of simultaneous users.
If most users access the system occasionally, floating licenses can reduce the total number required.
If users need guaranteed access at any time, dedicated licenses are usually the better choice.
If you are unsure, we recommend starting by estimating:
- The total number of people who need access
- The maximum number of users who will be logged in at the same time
- Whether certain users require guaranteed access
Based on this information, you can determine the most suitable combination of dedicated and floating licenses for your organization.
