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Software piracy continues unabated and is occurring worldwide, resulting in a proliferation of unlicensed and illegal products.
Wibu-Systems provides software encryption and license control mechanisms to protect your software assets, such as your program code and intellectual property, from unauthorized copying.
We also provide software monetization solutions through license control.

*Wibu-Systems and CodeMeter are registered trademarks of WIBU-SYSTEMS AG.

Do you have any of these requests or challenges?

​I want to take measures against illegal copying of software.

From providing software for free/selling it away
Want to switch to a licensing business and generate revenue​

I want to consider replacing my own or other companies' software encryption or licensed products.​

Wibu-Systems' CodeMeter can help you solve these challenges.

What is CodeMeter?

Wibu-Systems' CodeMeter has two main functions: software protection and license management.
By encrypting and protecting the software we develop, we can prevent technology leaks and illegal copying.
It is also possible to create a license control mechanism that allows software to be used only when requirements are met.

When a user runs the software, it checks for the existence and requirements of the license, and only disables the software's protection measures if the requirements are met.

Verifies license existence and requirements when users run software.
Only when the requirements are met will the software's protection measures be removed.

CodeMeter 3 license types

You can choose the most suitable license type according to your needs.

CodeMeter Features

Software Protection AxProtector

It automatically encrypts various software without modifying the source code, including Windows, Mac, Linux, .NET, Java, and embedded operating systems, and protects against malicious reverse engineering attacks.
In addition, powerful anti-debugging and on-demand decryption functions provide complete protection against cracking attacks such as memory analysis.

Learn more: Software Protection and Licensing with CodeMeter

AxProtector lets you protect your applications without needing to access your source code.

*Source: Wibu-systems Inc.

Licensing

Various flexible license models can be set up, such as subscriptions and adding optional features.
We offer dongle, soft file, and cloud licensing options, allowing for highly secure software distribution and license management.

  • Only the owner of the licensed dongle can activate the software

  • License control on embedded devices (Raspberry Pi)

Wibu-Systems CodeMeter license model image

*Source: Wibu-systems Inc.

Use Cases

Realize new business models by protecting your software assets with flexible licensing and robust encryption technology.

Usage scenarios

Licensing
CAD software

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for the CAD software we sell
  • Implementing licensed functions to sell optional features
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents theft and unauthorized tampering of software assets
  • By introducing the license function, sales software can be consolidated into full-function versions only, reducing the number of control part numbers and improving operational efficiency.
  • Since basic functions and optional functions can be licensed separately, new profits can be generated by selling optional functions.

Software Protection/Licensing
Device control application software

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for device control application software
  • Building a software business by introducing licensing functionality
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents theft and unauthorized tampering of software assets
  • The addition of licensing functionality with CodeMeter enables subscription management for software usage, generating new revenue.

Licensing
Machine tools and semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for device control software
  • License dongles are used to restrict users and prevent unauthorized use and incorrect operation.
  • Enhanced traceability through equipment usage history associated with license management
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents theft and unauthorized tampering of software assets
  • Clarifying device usage rights ensures proper operation
  • Linking license usage history to the system makes it easier to link equipment operating status with operators, enhancing traceability in product manufacturing.

Software Protection
Research and Development Institute

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for AI and other research and development software (including Python code)
  • Licensing restricts users and prevents unauthorized use and theft
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents theft and unauthorized tampering of software assets
  • Python code application software can be encrypted as is using WIBU's unique advanced encryption technology, ensuring security even when sharing information with external organizations.
  • WIBU's unique licensing function and encryption eliminate the risk of information leaks.

Software Protection/Licensing
Academy Area

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for research software
  • License dongles are used to restrict users and prevent unauthorized use and theft.
  • Enhanced traceability through Access history information associated with license management
  • Raising students' security awareness through the introduction of security tools
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents the theft and unauthorized alteration of campus software assets
  • Raising student security awareness
  • Python code and application software can be encrypted directly using WIBU's proprietary advanced encryption technology, ensuring security even when sharing information with external organizations.

Licensing
Distributed learning application

Purpose of CodeMeter implementation
  • Encryption protection for educational application software
  • Licensing restricts users and prevents unauthorized use and theft
  • Building a subscription business through license management
CodeMeter Implementation Benefits
  • Advanced encryption technology prevents theft and unauthorized tampering of software assets
  • Licensing ensures proper user management
  • By adding licensing functionality with CodeMeter, it is now possible to provide educational applications for general-purpose PCs and easily realize a subscription business.

Application examples

Embedded Device Solutions

Runtime/CmEmbedded/ExProtector
Here are some embedded use cases:

Details: Introducing CodeMeter embedded use cases Runtime/CmEmbedded/ExProtector

Text/Data File Encryption

CodeMeter can encrypt not only executable files such as (.dll) and (.exe), but also data files such as text files (.txt) and (.dat).

Learn more: CodeMeter Text and Data File Encryption

Python Encryption/Obfuscation & Monetization through Licensing Business

Wibu-Systems' new product, AxProtector Python, encrypts your Python code natively.
By licensing your code in a way that suits your business model, you can steadily monetize the Python code you develop.

Details: Encrypt and obfuscate Python code with CodeMeter and monetize your licensing business

Monetization through MATLAB Compiler app encryption and licensing business

Use MATLAB Compiler to protect your application software with cryptographically protected licensing, preventing unauthorized use and enabling you to monetize your software business.

Learn more: Protecting and Licensing MATLAB Compiler Standalone Applications with CodeMeter

CodeMeter Solutions

CodeMeter is a leading software protection and flexible software licensing solution that has been in use worldwide for many years.

Protecting your IP
Protecting IP (intellectual property) contributes to maintaining the competitiveness of software products.

Increased profits due to increased sales
Selling license-controlled software prevents unauthorized use, contributing to increased sales.
By introducing a license control mechanism, it is now possible to generate fair profits even in new environments such as cloud and virtual environments, where selling licenses has traditionally been difficult.

Control costs through process automation
Automating the workflow process for license creation, management, and provisioning helps reduce operational costs.

Supports various license models
We offer a variety of hardware and software licensing options, allowing you to choose the optimal licensing format to meet your needs.

Wibu-Systems and our strengths

Proposal ability

We help you build a profitable business while protecting the value of your software assets.

  • Our engineers, who are familiar with the CodeMeter system, will provide consulting services and provide the optimal licensing solution tailored to your needs.
  • By supporting business development from the planning stage, including introducing use cases, we lower the barrier to entry for customers considering licensing business for the first time.
  • We can also support the development of complex system integrations such as ERP.

For those considering purchasing

SDK provision

If you would like to evaluate CodeMeter, we will provide you with a free SDK that will allow you to experience how CodeMeter works. Please feel free to contact us.

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