# 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](https://docs.licensespring.com/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/license-type-options)
* [Floating Licensing](https://docs.licensespring.com/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/floating-licensing)
* [Offline Licensing](https://docs.licensespring.com/sdks/tutorials/licensing-scenarios/offline-licensing)