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Choose the right licensing model for your business

and experience the unmatched power of Adobe ColdFusion

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Named User Licensing / Adobe ID-Based Licensing

Buy an Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise license, assigned directly to users through their Adobe ID or enterprise credentials, ensuring flexibility and access to Adobe's cloud services. This model is ideal for teams leveraging modern workflows.

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Device based login

Feature Restricted Licensing / Device-Based Licensing

Buy Adobe ColdFusion in volume for teams, small businesses and enterprises which are tied to specific devices. Designed for secure and regulated environments, it gives organizations full control over licensing and deployment.

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Key Differences

Feature
Adobe ID-Based Licensing
Device-Based Licensing
User Access
Requires Adobe ID or enterprise credentials
Does not require Adobe ID
Cloud Connectivity
Requires periodic cloud connectivity
Can work in completely offline scenarios.
Activation
Activated per user, tied to Adobe ID
Activated per device via license files
Cloud Services
Full access to Creative Cloud services
No access to Creative Cloud services
Best Suited For
Teams and users needing flexibility and cloud services
Secure, offline, or restricted environments

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FAQs

Why has Adobe ColdFusion moved to subscription-based licensing?
Subscription licensing ensures that customers always have access to the latest features, updates, and security patches without needing to make additional purchases for upgrades.
What happens if I don’t renew my subscription?
Your access to Adobe ColdFusion, including updates and technical support, will discontinue at the end of your subscription period.
Is perpetual licensing available for older versions of ColdFusion?
Perpetual licensing is no longer available for any version of Adobe ColdFusion.
How do I license ColdFusion in a VM or cloud environment?
Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise supports deployment in virtual machine (VM) and public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) environments. “Instance” and “vCore” based licensing options are available for these deployment environments. For details on the appropriate licensing option and pricing, contact an authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales.
What licensing options are available for ColdFusion Enterprise?

ColdFusion licensing deployment follows the ColdFusion End User Licensing Agreement (EULA). ColdFusion Enterprise offers three primary licensing options (details below).

  • Core-based (Physical) — for traditional on-premises physical server deployments, licensed per 8 cores for Enterprise.
  • Instance-based — for VM and cloud environments, covering the full instance and upto 8 logical/vCore.
  • vCore-based — for VM and cloud environments where you want to license only the virtual cores assigned to your VM.

For any scalable licensing options and volume purchase, contact Adobe sales at @Grp-ColdFusionSales

Can I use my existing ColdFusion perpetual license when moving to a VM or cloud environment?
Licensing requirements depend on your existing ColdFusion license and your deployment architecture. To determine the licensing requirements for your environment, contact an authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales for a deployment review.
What is Instance-based licensing for ColdFusion?
Instance-based licensing is an option for customers deploying ColdFusion in VM or cloud environments. Contact an authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales for details on availability, licensing requirements, and pricing.
What is vCore-based licensing for ColdFusion?
vCore-based licensing is an option available for ColdFusion deployments in VM or cloud environments, which supports serverless architecture or containerized environment as well. For details on licensing requirements and pricing for your deployment, contact an authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales.
Can I purchase ColdFusion Instance or vCore licenses through Adobe VIP Marketplace?
Yes. Instance- and vCore-based SKUs are available through Adobe VIP Marketplace. Contact an authorized Adobe reseller for purchasing assistance, applicable pricing, and guidance on selecting the appropriate SKU.
How do I choose the right ColdFusion license for my cloud deployment?
The appropriate licensing option depends on your deployment architecture and licensing requirements. An authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales representative can help you evaluate the available Instance- and vCore-based options for your environment.
Where can I get pricing for ColdFusion VM and cloud deployments?
For current pricing and licensing details for ColdFusion Instance and vCore SKUs, contact an authorized Adobe reseller or Adobe Sales. They can help you identify the appropriate licensing option for your deployment.
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For more details on subscription plans, licensing, or deployment, contact us at adobecoldfusion@adobe.com.

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