CukeTest Editions & Licenses

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CukeTest offers multiple installation editions. CukeTest Lite includes some features, and if you find that the features you need are not in the Lite edition, you can contact us to apply for a trial of the full-featured version. For example, the Lite edition does not include the cross-platform Qt automation component.

As a starting point, CukeTest Lite is completely free! The Lite edition can be used for free without installing any license, and it can meet your learning and automation testing needs for small-scale companies. The free Lite edition has no trial period limitation.

With Lite edition, you can:

• Visual editing capabilities for feature files
• Support automation test development using JavaScript and Python
• Call some built-in automation libraries (with usage limits)
• Get community support

License Types

1. Edition Types

By installing a license, you can upgrade to Pro (Professional Edition) or Enterprise (Enterprise Edition) to gain more powerful capabilities. Below are the applicable scenarios for different editions:

• CukeTest Lite: When you download CukeTest for the first time, you will automatically get the free CukeTest Lite to meet your learning and small-scale automation needs.
• CukeTest Pro: If you are developing automation for Web, mobile applications, Electron, or APIs, the Professional Edition will be the right choice for you. The Pro Edition supports seat licenses.
• CukeTest Enterprise: If you are doing automation for enterprise-level applications, especially including extensive Windows desktop applications such as .NET, WPF, cross-platform Qt, Linux desktop applications, etc., the Enterprise Edition can meet the needs of your large-scale automation projects. The Enterprise Edition supports both seat licenses and concurrent licenses.

CukeTest supports Windows, Windows Store, Mac, and Linux platforms. Below are the editions available on different platforms:

Below are the feature differences between different CukeTest editions on the Windows platform:

For specific usage limits, please consult our technical sales team.

In addition, Professional and Enterprise edition customers receive technical support from professional support engineers and are eligible for product customization services.

2. License Installation Type

According to the license installation method, CukeTest is divided into two types of licenses: seat licenses and concurrent licenses. Seat licenses are available for Pro and Enterprise editions, while concurrent licenses are only available for Enterprise edition.

1. Concurrent License

   Also known as a floating license, this type of license is not tied to a specific user. It is a software product license shared by multiple team members; however, the total number of concurrent users cannot exceed the number of floating licenses purchased. For example, if you purchased one floating license for the CukeTest software product, any user within your company can use the product at any time. If another person wants to access the product, they must wait for the current user to close the software.

   Specifically, when a user launches the product, the product requests a license, and the license is checked out to the specific computer that the user is using. When the user exits the product or disconnects, the license is checked back in and becomes available for other users. To use floating licenses, you must obtain floating license keys and install them on a license server. This server responds to end-user requests for access to license keys; it grants access to concurrent users matching the number of licenses purchased by your company.

2. Seat License

   This type of license is authorized to a single user and can be activated on a limited number of computers used by that user. Refer to Install License (Seat License) for steps to install a seat license and upgrade to Pro edition.

3. License Term Type

Depending on the license term, CukeTest licenses can be divided into permanent licenses and term licenses:

1. Permanent License: The license is permanently valid after installation. A permanent license includes the first year of technical support services.

2. Term License: Valid for a certain period of time. For example, a one-year license.

You can purchase combinations of the above types as needed, such as:

1. Professional Edition seat permanent license
2. Professional Edition seat term license
3. Enterprise Edition permanent license

When no license is installed, you are using the free Lite edition.

4. Hardware Key License (Dongle)

CukeTest also supports hardware key (dongle/USB key) licenses, which are physical devices that provide an additional layer of security and convenience. With a hardware key, license information is stored on the physical device, and the software can only run in the upgraded edition when the hardware key is inserted. This is suitable for users with additional security and portability requirements.

Upgrade and Installation:

• The Windows Store version only supports the Lite edition license. If you need to upgrade, please install another version.
• For other Lite editions, to upgrade to Pro edition, you can contact us to purchase a license. After obtaining the license, you can follow the steps in Install License (Seat License) to upgrade.
• To upgrade to Enterprise edition, please contact us to purchase a license. After obtaining the license and installation manual, a professional technical engineer will guide you through the installation and use.