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Maintenance Plan Benefits

MAINTENANCE PLAN

Stay current and protect your investment

A maintenance plan, formerly called maintenance subscription, is the only way to keep your perpetual license software current.

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Here's what you get when you have a Maintenance Plan

As of August 1, 2016, Autodesk software is available via subscription only, and new perpetual licenses and maintenance plans are no longer available for purchase.

Customers on a maintenance plan as of August 1, 2016 continue to receive the following maintenance plan benefits for as long as they renew.

Access to the latest software

With a maintenance plan, you have instant access to the latest product releases and enhancements.

  • Stay current on the latest software and learning materials rather than waiting for major releases
  • Update software right away, or choose a time that is right for your entire team

More about updates and releases

Technical support

Let us help you resolve issues quickly.

For customers with Basic Support, you have access to:

  • Autodesk support specialists—You can chat online (limited availability) or email us
  • Online resources—Access our knowledge base with help documentation, tutorials, training videos, and community support forums

  • For customers with Advanced Support, you have access to:

  • Autodesk support specialists—You can schedule a call, chat online (limited availability), or email us
  • Remote desktop assistance—Get secure hands-on troubleshooting
  • Online resources—Access our knowledge base with help documentation, tutorials, training videos, and community support forums

Use your software anywhere, access previous versions

Administrative tools

Your maintenance plan provides a simplified software setup and an improved user management experience so that you can stay focused on designing and making, without worrying about your software.

Easy-to-use administrative tools allow you to simply and effectively manage software licenses, seats, and usage from your Autodesk Account.

Learn more about administrative tools

Additional cloud and software services

Work smarter without tying up your desktop. Get access to additional services in the cloud, such as:

  • Faster rendering and visualization capabilities
  • Collaboration tools
  • Secure storage

Learn more about cloud and software services

RENEW YOUR MAINTENANCE PLAN OR SWITCH TO SUBSCRIPTION

Take advantage of a special offer to switch to subscription. At time of renewal, you can choose to move to subscription for the same cost as your maintenance plan renewal—or switch to an industry collection at a special price.

When you switch, you secure your discounted subscription price for up to 3 years—with continuing discounts for as long as you renew.