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In order to meet the needs of our diverse Max community, we have a variety of license types set at different durations and price points.
There is only one installer and one version of the Max application. There are no limited versions, except for the Max 6 Runtime. This means that every license we offer, including the 30-day demo, has the same functionality.
Demo licenses are available to potential customers to try out Max/RNBO before committing to a purchase. For information on the Max demo, please see this article. For information on the RNBO demo, see this article.
Permanent licenses are licenses that have no start or end date. You will own that version of Max/RNBO forever. Minor point upgrades (i.e. from Max 8 to Max 8.5) are free. However, major upgrades (i.e. from Max 8 to Max 9) are paid upgrades. To purchase a permanent license, visit our shop.
Subscription licenses are licenses that have a specified start and end date. We offer annual subscriptions and monthly subscriptions to accommodate the different needs of our user-base. All subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel. With a subscription license, you can always upgrade to the latest version of Max for free. To purchase a subscription license, visit our shop.
The Ableton Customer discount is 50% off the price of a permanent Max license for those who already own Ableton Live Suite or Ableton Live Standard with Max for Live. A Max for Live or Live Suite serial number is required to obtain the discount. Purchases can be made here. Please note that we do not offer combined discounts, so the Ableton customer discount cannot be combined with the student discount.
Student licenses are licenses that are priced for current students. They are registered to and owned by the individual student, not the school. We offer both permanent and annual subscription student licenses. These licenses can be purchased with a student ID or proof of enrollment at an academic institution. Please note that we do not offer combined discounts, so the student discount cannot be combined with the Ableton customer discount.
Institutional licenses are set at price points created for institutions and enterprises. These licenses are supported differently than our individual consumer licenses purchased via our online shop, which are designed for single-user ownership.
The primary differences between institutional licenses and individual consumer licenses are extended transferability, unique authorization methods, and access to license management tools. Institutional licenses are registered to and owned by the institution, not the individual. We offer both permanent and annual subscription institutional licenses. For more information and details on bulk pricing discounts, please visit our Institutional Shop page.