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title: Licensing Overview
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April 08, 2026

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# Licensing Overview

![Image 1: Acronis Cyber Platform: Licensing overview](https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/dJGOGiOZ58E/maxresdefault.jpg)

Cyber Platform

for Service Providers

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Confused about licensing in**Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)**? This video breaks it all down for you!

Learn how the different licensing models work and how to choose the best option for your customers.

**What you’ll learn**:

*   Overview of the three licensing models: Free, Pay as You Go, and Additional Services
*   What’s included in the Free licensing model and how it supports onboarding
*   How Pay as You Go works and when billing applies
*   Understanding Additional Services and how they are billed
*   The difference between Service-based and Solution-based licensing
*   Billing options for Service-based licensing: per GB vs. per workload
*   How costs are calculated across different licensing models
*   Flexibility in switching models to meet evolving customer needs

Whether you're optimizing costs or tailoring solutions for clients, this guide will help you navigate Acronis licensing with confidence.

[Licensing, Billing, and Pricing](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/tag/licensing-billing-and-pricing/)