The Build vs. Buy Decision
Why experienced C# developers choose a proven solution
License Key Sharing
Without hardware locking, customers can share license keys freely, costing you sales and revenue.
Lost Revenue
Without proper licensing, your software can be copied freely, directly impacting your bottom line.
Development Time
Building a secure licensing system from scratch takes months of development and security expertise.
SoftActivate Licensing SDK
Updated for 2026 .NET 8/9/10 Full Source Code
Protect Your C# Investment
Industry-proven licensing that integrates seamlessly with your C# projects
Cryptographic Security
License keys are digitally signed using Elliptic Curve cryptography. Your private key never leaves your secure environment, so keys cannot be forged.
Pre-built License Manager UI
Beautiful WPF and WinForms license dialogs included. Add full licensing UI to your C# app with one line of code.
Feature-Based Licensing
Enable/disable features based on license type. Perfect for Standard, Pro, Enterprise edition tiers.
Subscription & Time-Limited
Support for perpetual licenses, subscriptions, time-limited trials, and demo versions.
Why C# Developers Choose Us
Full C# Source Code
Complete source code included. Customize everything to match your needs.
5-Minute Integration
Add licensing to your C# app in minutes with our simple API.
Visual Studio Integration
Perfect integration with Visual Studio 2022 and 2026.
NuGet Package
Install via NuGet for seamless dependency management.
Rich Sample Library
Dozens of C# samples covering every licensing scenario.
Expert Support
Direct access to developers who built the SDK.
Simple C# Integration
Protect your C# application with just a few lines of code
using SoftActivate.Licensing;
public class LicenseHelper
{
private static LicenseManager _manager = new LicenseManager();
public static bool CheckLicense(string licenseKey)
{
// Validate license key with ECC signature verification
var result = _manager.ValidateLicense(licenseKey);
if (result.IsValid)
{
// Access license properties
string customerName = result.GetField("CustomerName");
DateTime expiration = result.ExpirationDate;
bool isPro = result.IsFeatureEnabled("ProEdition");
}
return result.IsValid;
}
}
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