OpenLM - Software License Management Solution
Unlock the Power of Software License Management with OpenLM
Struggling to manage software licenses effectively, leading to costly overusages? OpenLM Software License Management (SLM) gives you the tools to transform the way you handle software licensing, save you money, and streamline your operations.
OpenLM Software License Management Solution
OpenLM Software License Management (SLM) solution helps you monitor license trends, obtain usage reports, generate insights, and reduce license costs. Additionally, it improves availability through our powerful license management system that maximizes the utilization of your existing licenses.
Why choose OpenLM SLM?
Cost optimization
Avoid unnecessary expenditure on new procurements or renewals
Analytics & reporting
OpenLM provides in-depth reports on current and historical data. It also helps with prediction analysis.
Usage optimization
with denial reports, idle session tracking, and license harvesting
Multiple deployment options
We are available as both on-premise and cloud solutions
Optimizing license utilization:
The software identifies unused or underutilized licenses, allowing organizations to reclaim and make it available for usage. This can result in significant cost savings.
Adaptability
Enjoy unlimited monitoring for named user licenses, node-locked applications, floating licenses (75+ license managers), web/SaaS, and dongles.
Avoidance of over-licensing:
OpenLM helps organizations avoid over-licensing by providing insights into license usage patterns. This prevents unnecessary purchases and helps optimize license costs.
Transparent and scalable pricing
With OpenLM, you only pay for what you need. We believe in transparency and there is no hidden cost.
$2
Per user, per month billed annually
Monitoring
A comprehensive suite of functionality that addresses all the requirements of license management
$3
Per user, per month billed annually
Automation
Everything included in the monitoring plan plus the ability to harvest licenses.
Business benefits
Real-time usage monitoring
OpenLM provides real-time monitoring of software usage, enabling organizations to track who is using specific licenses and when. This information helps in making informed decisions about license allocation and procurement.
Centralized dashboard
OpenLM offers a centralized dashboard for managing licenses across various software applications. This simplifies the management process and provides a unified view of license usage.
Usage reports
OpenLM generates detailed reports on license usage, enabling organizations to analyze trends and make data-driven decisions.
Forecasting
The software provides insights into future license needs based on historical usage patterns, helping organizations plan for future software requirements.
Data for negotiations
OpenLM provides data on actual software usage, which can be valuable during negotiations with software vendors. Accurate usage data strengthens an organization's position when discussing license agreements and pricing.
Avoiding idling
By ensuring that licenses are available when needed, OpenLM helps prevent downtime caused by insufficient licenses or idle sessions. This contributes to increased productivity among users. OpenLM can identify idle applications and automatically close them
License policy enforcement
OpenLM allows organizations to enforce license usage policies, ensuring that users adhere to licensing agreements and organizational guidelines.
Scalable architecture
OpenLM is designed to scale with the growth of an organization. It can handle an increasing number of licenses and users as the organization expands.
Access control
OpenLM provides access control mechanisms, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access and manage license information.
OpenLM SLM Functionalities
- Handles all license models including network (floating), node-locked, GPU (Nvidia), cloud and token (including Autodesk Token-Flex), and hybrid variations.
- Support for 75+ license managers including Flexera, DSLS, Reprise, Bentley, Sentinel RMS, and more.
- All major hardware licenses from Sentinel, Flexera, and Wibu supported
- Now supporting widely-used cloud licenses Office 365, Autodesk Cloud, and ESRI Online
- Real-time accurate usage data for most license managers
- Supports WAN and LAN networks over multiple timezones
- The software can send alerts and notifications about license usage, ensuring that administrators are promptly informed of any potential issues.
- Schedule periodic critical reports for the organization and share it automatically with stakeholders.
- Manage and monitor all your licenses directly through our easy-to-use graphic interface.
- Concurrent monitoring of multiple license servers in multiple time zones.
- Monitor hybrid situations, such as both online and offline licenses, software or hardware-based and cloud mixed with on-premise
- A single common report format for all your licensed software, covering activity, usage, and accurate “True Denials”, with options such as heat maps and pie charts.
- Ability to schedule reports and send them by email (via Reports Scheduler)
- Chargeback cost centers – group and project billing.
- Timely reporting up to per second and the next day for token and other arrears-based models.
- OpenLM helps with chargeback based on project and group usage.
- Get a precise view of the licenses you require for your next renewal
- Identify the costs and benefits of keeping licenses on-premise or migrating to the cloud
- OpenLM is compatible with license managers running on Unix, Linux, and Windows Operating systems
- On-premise and cloud offer the same features and functionalities
- Supporting your Identity infrastructure: ActiveDirectory Federation, OKTA, OpenID, and OAuth2
- Supporting top security standards
- OpenLM is GDPR-compliant and conforms to the BDSG
- SOC 2.0 Type II certified
- ISO 27001 certified
- Automated license harvesting, executed in accordance with your unique software policies and business rules. See License harvesting for engineering applications.
- License availability notification for end users
- Detects Idle sessions and reports the actual usage of applications under monitoring
- Automatic and dynamic allocation/revocation of access based on directory groups
- Directory (LDAP) synchronization of users & groups with ActiveX
- Proactive enforcement of usage policies, such as BYOD and BYOS
Deployment options
OpenLM SLM is available in two deployment options: cloud version or on-premise version.
For ease of installation, automatic updates, and access to cutting-edge new features we recommend most customers go with OpenLM Software License Management Cloud.
For local network deployment, choose the on-premise version. Note that you will require additional hardware and will have to configure, maintain, and update the system on your own.
As always, both options come with 24/6 support so if you ever have any questions or issues, we are here to assist you.
Software License Management (SLM)
Download and install or register online and explore the full, unlimited version of OpenLM for 30 days. During this time you will enjoy full support with no strings attached.
SLM Product Features
Available only for Enterprise and Site License Packages.
OpenLM product features add enhanced functionality to OpenLM products.
- Idle Session monitoring
- License Harvesting - Automatic closure of idle applications
- Project, Department, and Group usage
- Alerts Management
- License Allocation Manager - Options File Management
- Role-based access
- Cloud/SaaS services monitoring
- OneDirectorySync
- Virtual License Manager
- Dongle Monitoring
- Advanced Reporting with BI integration
- Integration with ServiceNow SAMPro
Testimonials
We soon discovered the discrepancy between the presumed and effective use of the software. Now we know for sure we don’t need to buy more licenses thus saving us a lot of money.
Willy VanelderenCAD & BIM Manager, Province Limburg, Belgium. 
Since we started using OpenLM we now have access to numbers, statistics and reliable information to make decisions and analyze problems and conflicts with licenses on campus. The software is intuitive and works beautifully. Installation and upgrades are a breeze.
Jorge CunhaLicense Manager, University of Porto, Portugal 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
OpenLM analyzes real-time license usage, identifies underutilized or idle licenses, and provides insights to reclaim and reassign licenses — helping reduce over-licensing and software spend.
Yes — OpenLM supports floating, node-locked, named user, cloud/SaaS, token and dongle-based licenses across 130+ license managers, including Flexera, Reprise, Sentinel RMS and more.
Real-time and historical usage reports help IT teams understand license demand trends, plan for future needs, and make better procurement decisions backed by accurate data.
Certainly. Once you fill out the contact form, our sales team will get in touch and assist you with a demo of OpenLM. After the demo, you will be assigned a dedicated support representative who will answer all your questions.
OpenLM detects idle sessions and license denials, delivers proactive alerts, and can automate license harvesting — reducing wasted licenses and improving availability.
OpenLM SLM is offered in both cloud and on-premise deployment options, giving flexibility based on your IT requirements and infrastructure.
Yes — detailed usage data and historical reports make it easier to demonstrate compliance during license audits and avoid penalties for under- or over-licensing.
Yes — OpenLM can monitor license servers across multiple networks and time zones via a centralized dashboard, giving global visibility into license usage.
Organizations with engineering, CAD/EDA, simulation, data science or high-cost software environments benefit most — especially where floating licences are common and IT wants to reduce wasted spend.
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Try out our product to experience the difference yourself. We offer a no-obligation, 30-day free trial.