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CodeMeter
CodeMeter by WIBU-SYSTEMS AG is a versatile software protection and licensing platform widely used to safeguard applications and digital assets against piracy and unauthorized use. It integrates cryptographic licensing, secure key storage, and flexible license management into a comprehensive solution that allows developers to monetize, manage, and secure their software offerings across various environments. CodeMeter ensures intellectual property protection while enabling flexible licensing models suitable for both standalone software and embedded systems..
CodeMeter is an advanced license management and software protection system comprised of both hardware (dongles) and software-based solutions. It provides cryptographic key storage mechanisms via secure hardware tokens (CmDongles) or through virtual containers (CmActLicenses), ensuring licensing data integrity and software authentication. The CmDongles incorporate smart card chips that store encrypted licenses securely, allowing authorized software execution only when the dongle is present or the virtual license is validated.
Communication with the CodeMeter runtime occurs over dedicated ports such as 22350, using proprietary protocols layered on TCP and UDP, enabling remote license distribution, querying, and management. The server component, CodeMeter License Server, facilitates license handling across networks, serving license requests from clients, updating license data, and interfacing with management tools. This architecture supports multi-user licensing environments and can operate both locally and on enterprise networks.
Developers integrate CodeMeter SDKs and APIs to embed license checks, cryptographic verification, and feature-based licensing within their software. The system supports a variety of licensing models, including perpetual, subscription-based, pay-per-use, and feature gating, configurable through the CodeMeter License Central and WebAdmin interfaces. Its flexibility has made it popular in industries requiring tight IP control such as industrial automation, CAD/CAM, and embedded device manufacturing.