Trial license
A trial license is time-boxed evaluation access. Duration is set at issuance; when time runs out the license becomes Expired and the customer must purchase, extend, or enter a paid key.
Fixed window
Days + optional hours from issue or activation.
Trials dashboard
Active, Expired, Converted, Cancelled.
Conversion funnel
Extend, end, or upgrade to paid type.
Trial license — for product owners
Offer time-boxed evaluation access. LicenPro supports trials through the
license wizard (type Trial) and the dedicated Trials area
(/dashboard/trials) for extension requests and conversion tracking.
Issue a trial
- License wizard — Generate License → Trial → set trial period (days/hours).
- Trials API —
POST /api/trialsfor release-scoped trial records and extension workflow. - Attach an entitlement set to limit features during evaluation.
Operate & convert
- Trials dashboard — filter Active, Expired, Converted, Cancelled.
- Extend — add days during sales negotiations (
POST /api/trials/{id}/extend). - Review extension requests — prospects can request more time; approve or reject in Trials UI.
- Convert — issue a paid Perpetual or Subscription; mark trial converted.
- End early — stop abuse before natural expiry.
Free LicenPro accounts can issue Perpetual and Trial license types; other types typically require a paid platform plan.
See Trials platform guide and Trials API.
Trial license — for end users
A trial gives full or limited product access until the end date. When it expires, the app stops validating until you purchase or receive an extended trial.
Getting started
- Sign up or receive a trial key from the vendor.
- Install the app and activate with the trial license file.
- Use the product within the trial window — watch in-app expiry warnings.
When the trial ends
- Validation returns expired — purchase a paid license to continue.
- Some vendors accept an extension request before expiry (contact sales or in-app form).
Troubleshooting
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Trial expired yesterday | Buy a subscription/perpetual key or ask sales for extension |
| Extension approved but still expired | Restart app or wait for next online validation |
| Features missing vs marketing page | Trial entitlement set may be limited — check with vendor |
Compare with other models
- vs Subscription — trial is short evaluation; subscription is paid recurring term.
- vs Perpetual — trial always expires; perpetual does not by default.