BarTender Professional Edition Licensing Options

BarTender Professional Edition is a powerful barcode and label design software that helps businesses reduce friction, optimize productivity, and maintain compliance across diverse industries. With robust label design tools, flexible printing capabilities, and seamless integrations, BarTender provides a centralized solution to standardize your labeling workflow. When choosing BarTender Professional, you have three primary licensing options: On-Premises Subscription, On-Premises Perpetual, and BarTender Cloud. Each offers unique benefits to suit your business needs. In this article, we’ll walk you through these three options to help you decide which is best for your organization.

1. BarTender Professional Edition – On-Premises Subscription License

This licensing model is perfect if you want continual access to the latest version of BarTender Professional Edition without paying a large, upfront cost. With an on-premises subscription:

• Annual or multi-year renewal: Purchase a yearly or multi-year subscription that keeps you updated with the newest BarTender releases.
• Free technical support: Enjoy phone support directly from Seagull Scientific, helping you address any software issues or questions.
• Local installation: Install the Windows-based software on your computer, maintaining full control of your data.
• Always current features: Subscription ensures your software remains up to date with evolving regulatory and industry standards.

Choosing an on-premises subscription is ideal for businesses that want predictable budgeting, ongoing support, and the latest software features without large upfront fees.

Buy Now: BarTender Professional Subscription License

2. BarTender Professional Edition – On-Premises Perpetual License

This is a one-time purchase option that grants you a perpetual license to use the version of BarTender Professional Edition you bought. Here’s what you need to know:

• Lifetime ownership of the version: You can use your purchased version of BarTender indefinitely.
• Standard Maintenance and Support (SMS): Comes free for the first year. Renewing SMS annually gives you continued free upgrades and access to phone support.
• Local installation: Similar to the subscription model, you install BarTender on your own Windows systems.
• Flexible upgrade path: By renewing SMS, you can keep your software up to date with new features and regulatory changes.

A perpetual license can be the right choice if you prefer long-term ownership and control of your software. It lets you manage costs by renewing support and upgrades according to your business needs.

Buy Now: BarTender Professional Perpetual License

3. BarTender Cloud Edition

The Cloud Edition works similarly to the Subscription license but is fully managed in the cloud. This means no software installation or maintenance on your local systems. Key highlights include:

• Cloud-based designer: Design labels from any web browser using BarTender’s intuitive interface.
• Anywhere, anytime printing: Print directly from the cloud to desktop or mobile devices, with high-speed driverless printing.
• Scalable solution: Easily scale up or down without significant IT infrastructure.
• Reduced IT overhead: Updates, backups, and server maintenance are handled by BarTender Cloud, freeing your internal resources.
• Yearly subscription plan: Renew annually to keep your business running on the latest cloud platform features.

BarTender Cloud is ideal for businesses that value speedy deployment and minimal IT involvement. It allows remote or distributed teams to access the software from anywhere, ensuring consistent and compliant label printing across the entire organization.

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Which Licensing Option Is Best for Your Business?

When deciding between On-Premises Subscription, On-Premises Perpetual, or BarTender Cloud, consider the following:

• Budget and Cash Flow: Subscriptions (on-premises or cloud) spread costs over time, while a perpetual license requires a larger upfront investment.
• IT Resources: If you have limited IT support or need a quick solution, BarTender Cloud simplifies deployment and maintenance. If your business demands greater control and has robust IT resources, on-premises options may be more suitable.
• Upgrade Flexibility: On-premises subscription and BarTender Cloud include ongoing updates, ensuring you always have the latest features. A perpetual license requires renewing Standard Maintenance and Support to stay updated.
• Long-Term Control: If you prefer to own your software outright and keep it indefinitely, the On-Premises Perpetual License is your go-to choice.
• Scalability & Accessibility: If you need to expand or allow multiple sites to print seamlessly, BarTender Cloud offers easy scalability and centralized management.

Every organization’s needs are unique. By weighing these factors, you can determine which BarTender licensing model aligns with your operational, financial, and IT requirements.

Ready to Explore BarTender?

Whether you choose an On-Premises Subscription, Perpetual License, or BarTender Cloud, you’ll gain access to the industry's leading labeling software. Enjoy robust design tools, flexible printing, and industry-leading integrations that streamline supply chain processes, reduce errors, and meet the latest compliance regulations.

Need more information or a personalized demo? Reach out to us at OmegaBrand, and we’ll help you make the best decision for your labeling needs.