License as a Service makes you independent.
Simulation at any time, as often and as long as you need it.
License as a Service
Simulation Software according to the Pay-per-Use Principle
With our License as a Service licensing model, you are perfectly prepared for short-term project inquiries, demand peaks or changed framework conditions. With the help of this cloud-based licensing, you always have the suitable Ansys, ROCKY DEM or Motor-CAD license for your task at hand. The usage-dependent and demand-based access to the various products creates unparalleled flexibility. An individual login to the portal gives you a transparent overview of your prepaid contingent and current consumption at any time.
What distinguishes License as a Service?
In addition to the very wide range of available products, all License as a Service users benefit from valuable services. These ensure that you can concentrate fully on the simulation work, without additional costs - from a single source: that of CADFEM. Because simulation is more than software.
Safe
No risk. All simulation data remains within your company network.
Transparent
Full cost control. Thanks to usage-based billing via the password-protected customer portal.
Flexible
The choice is yours. Help yourself 24/7 from a software pool with a huge range of applications
Available Products
License as a Service gives you direct access to a wide range of software solutions for all kinds of simulation tasks. Get an overview of all products and usage prices here. Always included: CADFEM hotline support and other services.


Ansys Elastic Licensing
Ansys Elastic Licensing offers 24/7 on demand access to Ansys software via a pre-booked contingent.
- With Ansys Elastic Licensing, you have access to core products in all disciplines and almost the entire Ansys software portfolio: Structural Mechanics, Discovery, Fluid Dynamics, Electronics, LS-Dyna, HPC, Optimization, Motor CAD, Geometry Interfaces, etc.
- You acquire a certain allotment of Ansys Elastic Currencies - AEC - depending on the package you choose.
- Depending on the software used, there are different fees per hour and task.
- Detailed information, prices, payment and delivery conditions can be found in our store.
Rocky DEM License as a Service
Rocky DEM License as a Service offers 24/7 on demand use of ESS software via a pre-booked contingent.
- You get access to ROCKY DEM Professional PrepPost and ROCKY DEM Professional Solver in different packages starting from 5.000€.
- Billing depends on your usage.
- Detailed information, prices, payment and delivery conditions can be found in our store.
Who uses License as a Service?
For more than 20 years on the market and with over 2,000 active customers, Simulation as a Service covers the needs of all simulation users. Learn here how your company can also benefit from flexible licensing with simulation software on demand.

Engineering Service Providers
Usage-based documentation of license allocation. This makes it easy to directly allocate software costs to different customer projects. Transparent documentation. Detailed consumption monitoring. Wide range of software.

Power Users
Access to License as a Service is the smart solution when the existing license pool is not sufficient, or an additional product is needed. Wide range of software. Access at any time. Uncomplicated switching.

Academic Users
If you have a commercial project, in addition to university and research applications, you are well prepared for commercial license use with License as a Service. Certified software version. Commercially usable licenses. Professional support.

Occasional Users
Only when a license is accessed, are costs incurred. License as a Service is the economical solution for those who use simulation individually and according to their own needs. Access license as needed. Costs according to consumption. Professional support.

Beginners & Start-Ups
Before investing in a local license, License as a Service can be used to determine commercial usage behavior on real projects.
No risk + access to a wide range of software + professional support = planning security.

Simulation Teams
Of course, License as a Service allows simultaneous use by several users. Even special projects with new simulation areas can be easily covered. No more bottlenecks. Cover peak loads. Tackle new topics.
License as a Service at CADFEM
Professional Guidance and Support for you
The included services enable a smooth start and ensure that the use of License as a Service is secure, transparent and flexible at all times.
- Maintenance and support are included when using License as a Service. Experts from CADFEM support are available, as well as access to download the latest software, updates and service packs.
- Start-up: At the start of the cloud-based license service, we help you and your IT with the configuration, instruct you on the portal, perform a live test together with you, and give you best practice tips.
- Account management and notifications: Once the account has been set up, the person responsible for the account receives the login data for the password-protected license portal. There you have insight into your usage at any time and can track the history. Automatic e-mail notifications inform you, for example, when an account limit is exceeded.
For more detailed information please contact our Product Manager.

Further as a Services Solutions from CADFEM
Prepaid Software and Hardware contigents for your simulations.
CADFEM offers maximum flexibility with software licenses and the requisite hardware. With our on-demand services, you can simply book software and hardware on the prepaid principle. Fast, flexible and secure. So, you’re perfectly prepared for your simulation project. Furthermore, the annual learning subscription at an attractive fixed price gives you free access to CADFEM simulation knowledge for your development team.