LicenseManagerComparison
LicenseSpring vs Cryptolens
LicenseSpring and Cryptolens compared on features, SDKs and price, from their public pages.
This page is written by the team behind LicenseManager, an alternative to both. Prices and features come from each vendor's public pricing page and documentation, checked on 2026-10-25. Report an error.
LicenseSpring
Licensing service
A software licensing platform with SDKs for desktop, mobile and game engines.
- Free tier
- Up to 100 active licenses
- Paid plans from
- $199 / month
- Fee per sale
- None
- Billed on
- Active licenses
Best for: Companies licensing native or game-engine software, that need floating or air-gapped licensing.
Cryptolens
Licensing service
A licensing service from Sweden, now sold under the Devolens brand.
- Free tier
- Up to 10 active licenses
- Paid plans from
- €299 / month
- Fee per sale
- None
- Billed on
- Active licenses
Best for: Companies that need EU data residency, a reseller portal or on-premise license servers.
Compare the cost
Monthly cost of LicenseSpring and Cryptolens for your sales, with LicenseManager for reference.
Monthly revenue: €2,450.
- Cryptolens is 53% more expensive than LicenseSpring, a difference of €128 per month.
- LicenseSpring is 2.4x more expensive than LicenseManager: you'd save €142 per month with LicenseManager.
- Cryptolens is 3.7x more expensive than LicenseManager: you'd save €270 per month with LicenseManager.
Per month, excluding VAT. Assumes one-time purchases and customers using your app for 4 months, with Stripe's fees for the tools that aren't a merchant of record.
Where LicenseSpring fits better
Official SDKs
Official LicenseSpring SDKs exist for Unity, Swift, and Android, with no Cryptolens equivalent.
Lower cost in most cases
In 9 of 12 scenarios we computed, LicenseSpring is the cheaper one. With 10 sales a month at €19: Cryptolens is 43.6x more expensive than LicenseSpring, a difference of €299 per month.
More room on the free plan
On the free plans, LicenseSpring allows 100 active licenses and Cryptolens 10 active licenses.
Cheaper first paid plan
The first paid plan is $199 per month on LicenseSpring, and €299 on Cryptolens.
When to choose Cryptolens
Self-hosting
Unlike LicenseSpring, Cryptolens can be self-hosted. License Server add-on, for offline environments.
Cheaper at some volumes
In 3 of 12 scenarios we computed, Cryptolens is the cheaper one. When 300 sales a month at €19: LicenseSpring is 68% more expensive than Cryptolens: you'd save €346 per month with Cryptolens.
Features compared
| Feature | LicenseSpring | Cryptolens |
|---|---|---|
| Offline validationThe app can check a license without reaching the vendor's servers, usually with a signed file or token. | YesAir-gapped workflows on Enterprise | Yes |
| Machine activation limitsA license can be limited to a number of devices, enforced by the service. | Yes | Yes |
| TrialsTime-limited licenses to let users try the app. | Yes | Yes |
| Perpetual licensesLicenses that never expire. | Yes | Yes |
| Customer portalA page where customers find their keys and manage their devices on their own. | YesUser portal | Yes |
| Subscription licensesLicenses that renew with each recurring payment and stop when the subscription ends, without code on your side. | YesRecurring Stripe prices create subscription licenses | YesRecurring billing module, extends licenses on each Stripe payment |
| Stripe integrationLicenses are created from Stripe payments with no code on your side. | Yes | Not documented |
| Merchant of recordThe vendor sells on your behalf and handles sales tax and VAT for you. | No | No |
| Built-in checkoutA hosted checkout page sold with the tool. | No | No |
| AnalyticsDashboards of licenses, usage or revenue. | Yes | Not documented |
| Test modeA separate environment or sandbox to build the integration. | YesDev environments | Not documented |
| Audit logA history of what happened to each license. | YesFrom Business Plus | Not documented |
| Floating licensesA pool of seats shared by several machines, checked out and released. | YesCloud and on-premise floating server | Yes |
| Usage meteringLicenses that count consumption, like API credits. | YesFrom Business Plus | Yes |
| SSO for your teamSign in to the dashboard with SAML or another identity provider. | Yes | YesSAML and SCIM on Enterprise |
| Self-hostingRun the licensing server on your own infrastructure. | No | YesLicense Server add-on, for offline environments |
| Open sourceThe service's source code is public. | No | No |
Supported languages
| Technology | LicenseSpring | Cryptolens |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | Node.js SDKLicensing SDK | Node.js SDKLicensing SDK |
| Python | Python SDKLicensing SDK | Python SDKLicensing SDK |
| Go | Go SDKLicensing SDK | Go SDKLicensing SDK |
| Java | Java SDKLicensing SDK | Java SDKLicensing SDK |
| C# (.NET) | .NET SDKLicensing SDK | .NET SDKLicensing SDK |
| C++ | C++ SDKLicensing SDK | C++ SDKLicensing SDK |
| Swift | Swift SDKLicensing SDK | REST API |
| Android | Android SDKLicensing SDK | REST API |
| Unity | Unity SDKLicensing SDK | REST API |
| REST APIUsable from any language | Yes | Yes |
Pricing plans
LicenseSpring
| Plan | Per month | Active licenses | API requests / month | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | 1,000 | 1 |
| Business Starter | $199 | 1,000 | 10,000 | 3 |
| Business Plus | $750 | 10,000 | 1,000,000 | 10 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Unlimited | - |
- Usage-based metering and the immutable audit log start on Business Plus.
- A startup program gives up to 75% off Business Plus for two years.
Cryptolens
| Plan | Per month | Active licenses | API requests / month | Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | 10 | - | Unlimited |
| Business | €299 | 5,000 | 250,000 | Unlimited |
| Scale | €699 | 10,000 | 1,000,000 | Unlimited |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Unlimited | - |
- Data is stored in the EU on every plan.
- License Server, Reseller Portal and Migration Support are paid add-ons.
Verdict
LicenseSpring is a good fit for companies licensing native or game-engine software, that need floating or air-gapped licensing. Cryptolens suits companies that need EU data residency, a reseller portal or on-premise license servers. On price, LicenseSpring is the cheaper one in 9 of the 12 scenarios we computed.
The main reasons to pick LicenseSpring: official SDKs, lower cost in most cases, and more room on the free plan.
An alternative to LicenseSpring and Cryptolens
With 50 sales a month at €49, LicenseManager costs €99.69 per month, card processing included: less than both.
LicenseManager
Our productLicensing service
License keys for desktop apps, created from Stripe payments and validated with one request.
- Free tier
- Up to 100 active licenses
- Paid plans from
- €29 / month
- Fee per sale
- None
- Billed on
- Licenses active in the last 90 days
Best for: Indie developers and small teams selling desktop apps with Stripe, who want licensing without building a backend.
SDK coverage
LicenseManager has official SDKs for Electron, Tauri, Ruby, and PHP, which LicenseSpring doesn't.
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