| Cloud Hosted | Local Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Server | Hosted and managed in the cloud. | Self-Hosted and self-managed |
| Access | Requires Internet Access. | LAN only. |
| Recommended for Houdini | No. | Yes. |
| Use across multiple physical sites. | Yes | No. Restricted to a single LAN. |
| Allows work-from-home use. | Yes. | No. Off-network use not allowed. |
| License Management Panel | Basic. | Advanced license management system. |
| Network Builds Support | No. | Yes. |
| Setup Required | None. | Yes. License server setup and configuration required. |
| Cost | $399 No minimum license package. $399 for each additional license |
$999 Includes 1 free license. $399 for each additional license |
| Volume discounts. | Yes. | Yes. |
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