How does PlaceMaker Licensing work? Does it expire?

PlaceMaker data and 3D models can be accessed in two ways with two types of licenses, Pay-As-You-Go or Subscription:

Pay-As-You-Go (permanent)

This license option allows you to use PlaceMaker for free and preview the available data. 

You will need to purchase credits to actually import the editable models, aerials, and terrain for a chosen location.  For Pay-As-You-Go licenses, all imports require credits.

Your Pay-As-You-Go license and credits do not expire and will automatically transfer if you upgrade to a subscription in the future!

Pay-As-You-Go licenses can not be shared among multiple users. Each license is linked to a separate email address.  If you want to have shared licenses and a shared pool of credits, you will need to upgrade to a Subscription license.

Subscription (annual)

Subscription licenses expire one year from the date of purchase.  When using a subscription license, credits for imports are significantly discounted and OpenStreetMap imports are free (does not require credits)

By purchasing multiple license seats, additional users can be invited and added to share your license and credits pool.

After purchasing, more seats may be added to your account (allowing for additional activations) by logging into the PlaceMaker portal and clicking on the 'License Management' tab.

Your credits do not expire and will automatically carry over if you renew your license.

If your license expires, you can keep using it, but it will behave like a Pay-As-You-Go license where each import will cost credits and you will not be eligible for credit discounts.

For more information, please see the EULA.