WHICH WORKS BEST FOR YOU? SUBSCRIPTION OR PERPETUAL LICENCE?
It’s a tricky decision, but the good thing is - whether you go for a perpetual licence or subscription of EstimatorXpress - there’s no wrong answer!
Advantages of HBXL’s subscription service:
With a yearly subscription, there's no capital expense, which is good for cash flow.
The price is fixed for the whole of your annual subscription, meaning that even if the software price increases during that period then you won’t pay any extra.
The Support & Updates Plan is included in the cost - one less thing for you to worry about!
You’ll have access to the software for the 12 months of your subscription.
There are also a lot of helpful extras with subscription!:
Install on a second device for FREE.
PRIORITY booking on our Software Skills courses.
EXCLUSIVE savings on additional software subscriptions and estimating services you purchase.
FREE “initial startup” session with the tech team (up to one hour) – these are first come, first served.
FREE one-hour business strategy advice with our partners at the Better Business Group, giving you feedback from six of your previous customers.
Bear in mind - if you stop the subscription, you won’t have access to your files, estimates or other documents…
Advantages of the perpetual licence:
You own the software outright – it’ll never be switched off!
The initial investment may end up being less expensive than making regular payments over time.
You’ll get 12 months of complimentary Support & Updates Plan.
Award-winning phone and email support from the Tech Team. (There’s a small outlay charge for the help and new features available)
Some things to consider with the perpetual licence:
After the first complimentary twelve months, you’ll need to renew your Support & Updates Plan – then again every year in order to access the regular software updates.
So long as your computer can operate the software you will always be able to access your documents. If you choose not to pay the Support & Updates Plan renewal cost in the future (and therefore use an outdated version of EstimatorXpress) the software will become less effective. For example, to access the latest material price downloads, an active Support & Updates package is required with active Support & Updates, you will also benefit from any software updates, such as those released to keep abreast of the latest building regulations.
Our summary:
It depends on your personal circumstances and requirements - there’s no right or wrong answer!
The subscription is a cashflow-friendly option to access our award-winning estimating software for 12 months.
By purchasing the perpetual licence outright you’ll get unlimited use of our software.
HBXL Building Software offers both subscription and perpetual licences on all its products - including EstimatorXpress - our leading estimating software!
Talk through your options with the team today on 0117 916 7898.