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Aras Subscription Packages

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Confidence, Choice, Success

To help you realize your strategic PLM objectives, we offer optional subscription packages that deliver benefits unparalleled in the PLM industry. Subscriptions vary to fit your specific needs. Options include a combination of Aras's enterprise-class support, free training, discounted services, advanced productivity tools and FREE upgrades for all major and minor releases of Aras Innovator.

With an Aras subscription, you can be confident that your business is leveraging the most advanced PLM technology available and that you're doing so at a predictable, fixed cost. When you combine the power of an Aras subscription with our no-PLM-License-fee model, you get the lowest total cost of ownership in the PLM industry.

Subscription Options

To ensure that you have the right software, service and support for your business, we offer 3 subscription levels: Basic^*, Essential and Premier. Pricing for Aras Essential and Premier is based on your deployment scope while Aras Basic is available in convenient 5 user bundles, so you get just what you need.

And remember, subscriptions from Aras are completely optional. You can use the openly available Aras Innovator software without a subscription, completely customize your applications, do your own integrations to other systems, get community solutions., attend training, and leverage our free support resources. and much more. With Aras you always have options and you're always in control.

PREMIER	ESSENTIAL	BASIC
Our most comprehensive offering — includes all the benefits of the Essential subscription, such as free training, unlimited hotline and online support from Aras, subscriber-only solutions, updates and more, as well as Upgrade Services for all major and minor releases, regardless of customization level — an unprecedented offering in the PLM industry. Learn more about the included Upgrade Services.	Provides all the benefits of traditional enterprise software maintenance and much more. Includes free training, unlimited live hotline and online support from a dedicated Aras Support Engineer, access to subscriber-only tools and solutions, all service packs and updates, and big discounts on Aras Consulting Services.	A streamlined subscription option offered exclusively through the Aras Partner Network in 5 user packs. Includes access to subscriber-only solutions, all service packs and updates, productivity tools and more. Standard rates apply for Aras training and consulting, and all support is provided by an Aras Partner. Find an Aras Partner.

Which Subscription Is Right For You?

To help you determine which option is right for you, the matrix below provides a side-by-side comparison of the benefits of each subscription. Global enterprises with dynamic processes in complex environments will recognize the value of the comprehensive support and all-inclusive upgrades included in Aras Premier. Cost conscious companies will appreciate the Essential package which provides the same benefits as Premier without the inclusion of Upgrade Services. And, if you’re smaller company or workgroup within a larger company and you prefer working directly with your local Aras Partner, the Aras Basic option may be right for you.

Still not sure? To learn more about the Aras subscription options and select the package that’s right for you, please contact an Aras representative or your Aras Partner.

		Premier Subscription	Essential Subscription	Basic Subscription (only available from Aras Partners)	Self-Service Open User
System Upgrades	Upgrade Services - Learn More, Read the FAQ	√ (Including Customizations)
Software Framework	Security Updates	√	√	√
	Service Packs	√	√	√
	Microsoft Certified Versions	√	√	√
	Hot Fixes	√	√	√
	Active Directory / LDAP Single Sign-On Integration	√	√	√
	Open Releases	√ Download	√ Download	√ Download	√ Download
Solution Software Access	Subscriber Solutions	√	√	√
	Commercial Solutions	√	√	√
	Community Solutions	√ Download	√ Download	√ Download	√ Download
Productivity Software Access	Solution Import Tool	√	√	√	√
	Solution Export Tool	√	√	√	√
	Language Pack Tool	√	√	√	√
	Data Load Tool	√	√	√
	Vault Restore Utility	√	√
Legal	Software IP Indemnification	√	√	√
Documentation	Integrated System Help	√	√	√	√
	Productivity Software Guides	√	√	√
	Installation & Configuration Guides	√	√	√	√
Customer Support	Q&A Support Forums	√ Login	√ Login	√ Login	√ Login
	myInnovator Support Portal	√ Login	√ Login	Support Services Provided by Aras Partner. Service Options Vary by Partner. Discuss Options with Partner.
	Live Hotline Phone Support	√	√
	Dedicated Support Engineer	√	√
	Developer Support	√	√
	Escalation Management	√	√
	System Optimization Support	√	√
	Code Samples	Comprehensive	Comprehensive	Open Source Only Download	Open Source Only Download
Training & Education	Aras Scheduled Sessions	Unlimited Free Attendance Training Schedule	Unlimited Free Attendance Training Schedule	Standard Rate Training Schedule	Standard Rate Training Schedule
	Standard OnSite Sessions	Discounted Rate More Information	Discounted Rate More Information	Standard Rate More Information	Standard Rate More Information
	Custom OnSite Sessions
Consulting Services	Deployment Services	Discounted Rate More Information	Discounted Rate More Information	Standard Rate More Information	Standard Rate More Information
	Best Practices Process Reengineering
	Data Migration Services
	Systems Integration Consulting
	Custom Software Development
	Configuration Optimization Services

Basic - Aras Basic subscriptions are available exclusively through the Aras Partner Network. Restrictions apply.