What are the JDisc Credits and how is the software licensed?

Many organizations face the same challenge: IT environments grow over time, new systems are added, old ones are retired, and the exact number of devices is often unknown. That is why JDisc Discovery uses a flexible credit-based licensing model instead of rigid per-device licensing.

How the Credit System Works

JDisc Discovery is licensed using credits. Each discovered device consumes a certain number of credits based on its device type or operating system. Whether a system is a physical machine or a virtual machine does not matter.

Devices without an IP address do not require any credits. This includes monitors, webcams, and similar peripherals. Docker containers and other container technologies also do not consume credits.

Maximum Flexibility for Your Organization

A license includes a defined number of credits. These credits can be used for any supported devices within your network. If devices are removed from the JDisc database, the associated credits become available again and can be assigned to other systems.

This allows your license to adapt to changes in your IT environment. Whether you add new systems, replace existing hardware, or restructure parts of your organization, your credits remain flexible and reusable.

Easily Scalable Licensing

Your licensing requirements may change over time. For this reason, JDisc licenses can be expanded at any time by adding additional credits.

If your long-term requirements decrease, the license can also be reduced at the next renewal period. This can be particularly useful after organizational changes, such as the sale of business units or subsidiaries.

Not Sure How Many Credits You Need?

This is a very common situation. Many organizations do not have a complete overview of their IT assets before performing their first inventory. As a result, determining the appropriate license size can be difficult.

To solve this challenge, we offer an extended evaluation license that allows you to scan your entire network.

This provides two important benefits:

1. You can verify that JDisc Discovery meets your technical and operational requirements.
2. You can accurately determine your licensing needs because all devices in your environment have been discovered and classified.

This gives you a complete overview of your IT infrastructure and provides a reliable basis for sizing your future license.

Transparent Licensing Without Surprises

The JDisc credit system allows you to license exactly the systems you need to manage. The allocation of credits is transparent, easy to understand, and highly flexible. This creates a fair and predictable licensing model that grows with your organization.

Would you like to determine your licensing requirements or request an extended evaluation license? Contact us today. We will be happy to assist you personally and help you find the right licensing model for your environment.