# Licensing Scenarios

In the dynamic landscape of software distribution and usage, licensing plays a pivotal role in regulating access, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring compliance.

Licensing scenarios encompass a diverse range of situations and configurations that software developers and businesses encounter while distributing their products.

This section explores various licensing scenarios that developers, businesses, and end-users may encounter. It examines the different types of software licenses, their purposes, and the implications they have on software usage.

From traditional single-user licenses to the following models, each scenario presents unique challenges and advantages:

* [Subscription-Based](/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/license-type-options.md)
* [Floating Licensing](/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/floating-licensing.md)
* [Offline Licensing](/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/offline-licensing.md)


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