Cross-Platform Licensing is Hard

The hidden complexity of native licensing done right

Cross-Platform Complexity

Building licensing that works on Windows, Linux, and macOS requires extensive platform-specific code.

Runtime Dependencies

Many licensing solutions require .NET or Java runtimes, adding bloat to your native application.

Architecture Support

Supporting x86, x64, and ARM64 (Apple Silicon, Windows ARM) multiplies development effort.

SoftActivate Licensing SDK

Updated for 2026 .NET 8/9/10 Full Source Code

Pure Native C++ Licensing

No managed runtimes, no dependencies, just fast native code

Zero Runtime Dependencies

Pure native C++ with no .NET, Java, or other runtime requirements. Static or dynamic linking options available.

True Cross-Platform

Same API works on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android NDK. Build once, protect everywhere.

All Architectures

Pre-built libraries for x86, x64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3, Windows ARM, Linux ARM).

CMake Build System

Modern CMake-based build system. Easily integrate into your existing C++ project structure.

Why C++ Developers Choose Us

Native Performance

No overhead from managed runtimes. License validation in microseconds.

Full C++ Source Code

Complete source code included in Enterprise edition for full customization.

Apple Silicon Ready

Native ARM64 support for M1, M2, M3 Macs. Universal binary creation supported.

Linux Native

Full Linux support including hardware fingerprinting and activation.

Android NDK

Protect native Android applications built with the NDK.

Static & Dynamic

Choose static or dynamic linking based on your distribution needs.

Clean C++ API

Simple, modern C++ interface for license validation

C++ main.cpp

#include <softactivate/licensing.h>

int main() {
    // Initialize license manager
    sa::LicenseManager manager;
    
    // Validate license key
    std::string licenseKey = "XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX";
    auto result = manager.validateLicense(licenseKey);
    
    if (result.isValid()) {
        // Get license properties
        std::string customer = result.getField("CustomerName");
        bool isPro = result.isFeatureEnabled("ProEdition");
        
        // Start application
        runApplication();
    } else {
        // Show license dialog
        manager.showLicenseDialog();
    }
    
    return 0;
}

Frequently Asked Questions

The C++ SDK supports MSVC (Visual Studio 2019/2022/2026), GCC 7+, Clang 10+, and Apple Clang. Pre-built libraries are provided, or you can compile from source.

We provide a modern CMake package that you can include with find_package(SoftActivate). The SDK integrates seamlessly with your existing CMake build configuration.

Yes! The SDK includes a pure C API (softactivate_c.h) that can be used for creating bindings to other languages like Python, Rust, or any language with C FFI support.

The SDK uses a combination of CPU ID, DMI/SMBIOS data, disk serial numbers, and network MAC addresses to create a unique hardware fingerprint that works reliably on Linux systems.

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