Ruben Vermeer
Software licence expert
Ruben works through licensing models, from perpetual to SaaS, and explains how to obtain the right software legally and affordably.
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- Licences & software
Articles by Ruben Vermeer
- Licences & software
Cancelling your Adobe subscription, and what it really costs
Stopping an Adobe plan is easy; what it costs is not. What each payment type charges you, when cancelling is free, and how long your files stay reachable afterwards.
Last updated: 8 August 2026 - Licences & software
What happens when your software licence expires?
Licence expired? See what happens for each program: Office in reduced functionality mode, Windows with a watermark, Autodesk blocked, plus how to keep your files.
Last updated: 12 July 2026 - Licences & software
Why are software makers switching to subscriptions?
Why software subscription? The reasons behind the shift: predictable revenue, continuous updates, less piracy, lower entry cost, and what it means for you.
Last updated: 12 July 2026 - Licences & software
Perpetual vs subscription: which software licence is better value?
Perpetual vs subscription compared: calculate the break-even point, see what you pay per programme and choose the most cost-effective software licence for your use.
Last updated: 12 July 2026 - Licences & software
Cloud licence vs local installation: which is right for you?
Cloud vs local: a cloud licence runs on the provider’s servers, while a local installation runs on your own device. Compare costs, data, offline use, and management.
Last updated: 12 July 2026 - Licences & software
Affinity and the end of the perpetual licence
Affinity subscription or free? What changed in 2025: end of the perpetual licence, a free app requiring a Canva account, and what happens to your licence.
Last updated: 12 July 2026