The perpetual model is designed for established drafting offices with a stable, long-term user base.
| Scenario | Cost Impact | |----------|--------------| | | Bentley fee: ~$500 + potential legal review | | Reactivating expired SELECT | 2–3x normal annual fee | | Moving from standalone to network license | Conversion fee ~$1,000 | | Audit risk (if using unregistered transferred license) | Legal + retroactive licensing fees | microstation perpetual license price
When evaluating the MicroStation perpetual license price against the modern subscription model, the math isn't as simple as comparing two numbers. The perpetual model is designed for established drafting