What is a single-user license?

• A single-user license for Stata is an identified-user license. The registered user is the only authorized user of that license.
• A single-user license allows Stata to be installed on multiple computers as long as the authorized user is the only one with access to the software.
• Single user licenses may be either annual or perpetual.
• Annual licenses
• An annual license entitles you to receive updates and new releases to Stata software throughout your license term, all at no additional cost.
• An annual license lets you enjoy uninterrupted access to technical support from a dedicated staff of expert Stata programmers and statisticians.
• An annual license is a one-year license. The term for an annual license begins the day we process your order. Prior to the one-year expiration date, you may renew your license to ensure continued access to Stata software.
• Renewals are easy. Choose "Renew my license automatically" to subscribe to Stata, or renew your license quickly online.
• Perpetual licenses
• A perpetual license will not expire.
• Perpetual licenses include one year of maintenance to ensure you maintain access to the latest features and updates. You will receive a convenient reminder to renew the maintenance prior to the one-year expiration.
• If you decide to not renew your maintenance, upgrades to new versions of Stata must be purchased separately.
• A single-user license may be upgraded to a new edition of Stata for an additional cost, for example, from Stata/SE to Stata/MP. If an annual license, the license will maintain its original expiration date.
• All Stata licenses include PDF documentation.
• View the single-user license terms and conditions.

What is a volume purchase of single-user licenses?

• A volume purchase of single-user licenses is a purchase of multiple single-user licenses placed at the same time in order to take advantage of falling per unit costs.
• Purchasing multiple copies of Stata under a volume discount does not mean that the copies are connected. They are independent licenses.
• A volume purchase discount decreases the overall price paid for multiple single-user licenses purchased together.
• View the single-user license terms and conditions.

What is a network license?

• A network license allows a specific number of concurrent users.
• A network license allows Stata software to be installed on multiple computers within a single geographic location or physical site.
• The minimum size network is a 2-user license. If the license is on the current version of Stata, the size of the license may be increased for a reduced per-user charge. For example, if you currently own a 5-user network license, the price of adding another user would be the price of adding user number 6.
• A network license may be annual or perpetual.
• Annual licenses
• An annual license entitles you to receive updates and new releases to Stata software throughout your license term, all at no additional cost.
• An annual license lets you enjoy uninterrupted access to technical support from a dedicated staff of expert Stata programmers and statisticians.
• An annual license is a one-year license. The term for an annual license begins the day we process your order. Prior to the one-year expiration date, you may renew your license to ensure continued access to Stata software.
• Renewals are easy. Choose "Renew my license automatically" to subscribe to Stata, or renew your license quickly online.
• Perpetual licenses
• A perpetual license will not expire.
• Perpetual licenses include one year of maintenance to ensure you maintain access to the latest features and updates. You will receive a convenient reminder to renew the maintenance prior to the one-year expiration.
• If you decide to not renew your maintenance, upgrades to new versions of Stata must be purchased separately.
• A network license may be upgraded to a new edition of Stata for an additional cost, for example, from Stata/SE to Stata/MP. If an annual license, the license will maintain its original expiration date.
• All users of a network license have access to PDF documentation.
• View the network license terms and conditions.

• A site license for Stata provides your organization with access to the most current version of Stata. All staff members work together seamlessly, both within and across departments, always with the most up-to-date version of the software.
• If a new version of Stata is available, a site license receives priority access to the new version at no additional charge.
• A site license ensures continued access to updates—including enhancements, bug fixes, and security patches.
• A site license can be customized to include or not include usage on personal devices.
• A site license is an annual license.
• A site license has only one serial number to maintain and usage is not monitored throughout the year. It conveniently centralizes Stata purchases into a single annual payment.
• A site license provides uninterrupted access to technical support from a dedicated staff of expert Stata programmers and statisticians.
• All site license users have access to PDF documentation.