ActiveReports.NET Licensing & FAQ

The trial version allows you to experiment with ActiveReports.NET to evaluate all of the features for 30 days without a product key. To unlock ActiveReports.NET for production, you must purchase a product key for each developer and each build machine.

ActiveReports.NET Pricing

Developer License

A Developer License is required for each individual developer who will be using ActiveReports.NET to design, develop, and maintain applications. This type of license grants the developer access to all the features and functionalities of ActiveReports.NET, enabling them to create, modify, and test reports within their development environment. If multiple developers are working on the project, each developer must have their own separate Developer License. An active Developer License will allow the developer to build the project for deployment to end-users, with no additional deployment or end-user licenses necessary. If you are using build servers or pipelines for deployment, we recommend a Pipeline License in addition to the necessary number of Developer Licenses, which will be outlined below.

Key points:

  • Required for each developer using ActiveReports.NET
  • Grants access to all development features
  • No additional licenses are required for building and deployment
  • Each developer using ActiveReports.NET needs their own separate Developer License

Pipeline License

A Pipeline License is designed for automated build and deployment environments, such as CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines. This license simplifies the integration of ActiveReports.NET into your automated processes, enabling the deployment of your application containing ActiveReports.NET as part of your application's lifecycle without manual intervention. The Pipeline License ensures that your ctiveReports.NET application can be built and deployed consistently and reliably in an automated manner. This license only functions at build-time, and does not work like a standard Developer License for design-time usage. The Pipeline License has reduced restrictions on things like machine limits and activation frequency limits to ensure a smooth automated build process in environments where builds may be run very frequently and from virtual machines that are technically a new machine on every build.

Key points:

  • Designed for automated build and deployment environments
  • Supports CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Only works at build-time, not for design-time usage
  • Ensures consistency and reliability in automated processes

Maintenance

Adding Maintenance to your licenses provides you not only with a Standard or Professional Developer license but also includes a subscription to our Maintenance Plan. This plan ensures that you receive ongoing support and updates for ActiveReports.NET throughout the duration of your maintenance period. With Maintenance, you benefit from:

  • Free Upgrade: Access to the latest features, enhancements, and performance improvements added in the next major release. (Ex: A v18 license holder with maintenance will receive a license for v19 upon its release)
  • Bug Fixes: Timely patches and fixes for any issues or vulnerabilities that are identified.
  • Priority Support: Direct access to our technical support team for expedited issue resolution and assistance. Phone support included.
  • Cost Savings: A more economical way to stay current with the latest versions. Renewal cost for a license with maintenance is cheaper than purchasing an upgrade later.

A License with Maintenance is an excellent choice for organizations looking to maximize their investment in ActiveReports.NET by ensuring continuous improvement and support for their reporting solutions.

Key points:

  • Is added on top of a Standard or Professional Developer License.
  • Access to the next annual major release.
  • Timely bug fixes and patches.
  • Priority support from the technical team, including phone support.
  • Cost-effective solution for ongoing improvements and support.

How to Use ActiveReports.NET in Production

  1. Download the latest release of ActiveReports.NET
  2. Purchase the necessary ActiveReportsNET licenses
  3. Register your serial key on our website. Unregistered serial keys will not display in your license list.
  4. Active the Product Key using the MESCIUS License Manager (GCLM).

Licensing FAQ

A: ActiveReports is available in two editions to suit your needs: Professional and Standard. The Professional Edition includes all the bells and whistles you used in the trial version, while the Standard Edition, a cost-conscious option, is recommended if you do not require the JSViewer control, HTTP Handlers, End User Designer control, Maps, Table of Contents, and some of the more advanced PDF Export features. To determine which version will best serve your needs, refer to the Compare Products page for more detailed information.

A: The trial version allows you to experiment with the ActiveReports Professional Edition to evaluate all the features for 30 days without a product key. To unlock ActiveReports for production, you need to purchase a product key for each developer. Each license entitles the developer to create, compile, and distribute unlimited royalty-free reports and applications. See the Compare Products page for details.

A: Annual Maintenance is an add-on for each purchased license and is highly recommended. Not only does it provide you with unlimited technical support through ticket submission and phone, but it also entitles you to any major releases that are made public within one year following your purchase via download. This is the most cost-effective way to ensure that you have the latest features. If you do not purchase Annual Maintenance, you can get the new version at a discounted rate via upgrade pricing.

 

  Annual Maintenance/Renewal Free Lifetime Support
Access to Renewal Pricing ✔  
Next major version released within the year ✔  
Phone support and Screen-sharing ✔  
Perpetual licensing ✔ ✔
Community-based forums ✔ ✔
Same-version service packs ✔ ✔

Web ticket support

 ✔ ✔

Same-Version Service Packs include a collection of updates, fixes, and product enhancements.

Major Version Release includes substantial changes, new features as well as product enhancements and bug fixes. Only with ActiveReports.NET Annual Maintenance can you receive the next major version release within the year of purchase at no additional cost.

Renew your developer license maintenance annually to continue receiving all new major and minor releases for the next year.

You have the option not to renew your maintenance. However, this will result in a higher purchase price in the following years.

A: You need a separate license for each developer working on your project; however, you may use one activation from one of your developer's licenses to license your build machine. If the build machine is a dynamic build server, you may need a Pipeline License instead in order to avoid some of the restrictions of a normal Developer License. Here is more information on licensing build servers.

A: No. ActiveReports includes royalty-free redistribution. As long as your customers are using ActiveReports as part of your product that they purchase, then they do not need a license. The assemblies required to run ActiveReports may be included as part of your product installation at no additional cost.

A: No. The End User Designer is included with the ActiveReports Professional Edition. This control can be used in your Windows Forms applications and can be redistributed royalty-free.

A: If your annual maintenance is active, the new keys will be found within your Mescius My Account section of our website.

A: No. You need internet access to use the default method to activate your license key. However, there are alternate modes of activation available which include phone, email and alternate machine activation. Please refer to the online user manual to get more details about the process.

A: Once you have purchased a license (either the Standard or Professional Edition), you can activate the key using the MESCIUS License Manager. For detailed steps on how to do this, refer to the online user manual.

A: No. Each version of ActiveReports has a different license key. To start using it, you will need a license key for the new version. Please contact the sales team at us.sales@mescius.com and we will be glad to help you.

A: If you have purchased a license for a new version of ActiveReports, but you use an earlier version of the product in your application, please submit a support ticket. We will be glad to provide you with the version of the product that you need.

A: The sales team and technical support team are available to answer any additional questions about licensing. If you prefer DIY, we offer the following resources:

A: There are various ways to get support. The ActiveReports Forums have an active customer base who respond to posts quite regularly. The technical support team also responds to the questions on the forums. In case you have a question that is urgent, you can submit a ticket through our online form. The team will be glad to help you with your query.

A: In addition to the ticket submission and forum support provided to licensed users, you can purchase Annual Maintenance to receive unlimited telephone support for one year. Keeping the Maintenance active is important because it also entitles you to a download for the upcoming version. Each year we issue a major release that contains new features and product enhancements.

A: Volume discount and other sales promotions vary or can change. Please contact the sales team at us.sales@mescius.com for the latest discounts and promotions.

A: Your best point of contact for any questions related to licensing and sales will be the sales team. They are available by email at us.sales@mescius.com or on the phone at 1-800-858-2739.

A: If you have used up all your activations and the new machine that needs to be activated falls into the licensing terms for the same license, the sales team can help you. Please contact sales at us.sales@mescius.com.

A: Yes. ActiveReports can be installed in a Virtual Machine. Please note, ActiveReports is licensed per developer seat. If you need to install ActiveReports for multiple developers, please purchase the requisite number of license keys before installing the product for your team. The sales team at us.sales@mescius.com will be glad to help you.

Troubleshooting

Our licensing mechanism aims to be unobtrusive, but issues may arise for various reasons. For more information on how to activate a key or license an application, check out our licensing documentation.

If you need further assistance, submit a ticket to our support team. Contact the MESCIUS Developer Tools sales team at 1-800-858-2739.