Capture One Phasing Out Perpetual Licences

 Some not so good news for a lot of people...

Capture one is phasing out perpetual licenses and moving in definitive to a subscription-based scheme.

An update about upcoming changes to our perpetual license

In December last year we announced upcoming changes to our perpetual license and the introduction of a new Loyalty Program. Based on your feedback, we are sharing details about the program early and delaying changes to our perpetual license by 2 weeks so you have more time to decide what is best for you going forward. Changes to our perpetual license will now take effect from February 14, 2023.

As you know, like with any subscription-based system, if you opt-in to this modality you will not be able to use the software without an active subscription. 

From Capture one:

Here’s a reminder of how the upcoming changes to perpetual licenses affect you:

You have a perpetual license for an older version of Capture One Pro. You have 3 options before February 14, 2023.

1. Do nothing:
   If you are happy with your version of Capture One Pro, great! There’s nothing you need to do. Your software will continue to work as is and there’s nothing to pay.

2. Upgrade to Capture One Pro 23:
   It will be cheaper for you to upgrade to Capture One Pro 23 before February 14, 2023. Plus, you will receive all updates including new features until September 30, 2023.You can do this by logging into your account at captureone.com.

   
   After that date, if you would like to get a new version of Capture One Pro (released after September 30, 2023), you will have 2 options available to you:

   
   

   • Buy a new perpetual license for Capture One Pro: Use that version of Capture One Pro for as long as you like. You will receive bug fixes until a new version is released, but you will not receive free updates with new features.

   • Move to a subscription plan: On a subscription plan, you will receive all updates, including new features for as long as you are a subscriber.

3. Move to a subscription:
   If you want to try a subscription plan, you should wait until the Loyalty Program is introduced on February 14, 2023 as you will get a discount on the first year of a subscription.
   
   Under our Loyalty Program you can also receive a discounted (or free) perpetual license for Capture One Pro when you decide to stop your subscription.