Tailored licensing models for your IoT project

Commercial Licensing of Protocol Stacks.

Protocol Stack: Commercial licensing.

You want to integrate a STACKFORCE protocol stack into your product and are looking for the right licensing model?

Our commercial license packages offer maximum flexibility – from small production volumes to millions of deployed devices. Whether you need predictable unit-based licensing, annual volume agreements, or unlimited usage – we provide the right model to fit your needs.

Select your desired protocol stack

Choose the right protocol stack (e.g., LoRaWAN®, mioty®, or OMS/M-Bus) and the target hardware that fits your project needs.

(Optional) Start with a free evaluation license

Test our protocol stacks in advance with a free evaluation license and explore their features, interoperability, and performance.

Define your project requirements

Set your quantities, duration, and support needs early to optimize costs and select the best license model.

Choose your licensing model

Select Professional, Enterprise 2.0, or Unlimited based on your volume, support needs, and required flexibility.

Please note:

If your desired stack-platform combination is not yet available, contact us early. Porting and development lead times must be considered.

Stack purchase or in-house development?

Why buying a protocol stack is better than developing your own

Faster time-to-market – with less effort

Outsourcing saves time and resources. Our ready-to-use stacks help you reach market readiness faster.

Benefit from expert knowledge

Our protocol stacks are built on years of experience, standardization, and proven security mechanisms – for maximum reliability and interoperability.

Budget certainty, not risk

With clear licensing models and predictable costs, you avoid budget traps and unforeseen development efforts.

Guaranteed quality

All stacks are pre-certified using official test tools, ensuring robust software quality.

Focus on your core business

You build your product – we handle the communication layer. Let your team focus on what they do best.

Scalability and Flexibility

Our software solutions are easy to customize, whether you’re expanding features, adopting new hardware platforms, or responding to evolving market demands.

License Models Overview .

Professional

Ideal for companies with defined production volumes.

  • License type: Prepaid per-unit license
  • Volume options*: 1,000 / 2,500 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 licenses
  • Technical:
    • Protocol stack: Object code
    • RF driver¹ & HAL: Source code
    • Limited address range
  • Support & maintenance:
    • 12 months of maintenance and warranty
    • Optional support available

*Weitere Mengen auf Anfrage.

Enterprise 2.0

Our most popular model – perfect for growing IoT projects with flexible usage.

  • License type: Pay-as-you-go (postpaid)
  • Minimum volume: 10,000 licenses per year
  • Billing:
    • One-time setup fee
    • Quarterly usage reporting & invoicing after production start
    • Volume check & possible adjustment after 12 months
  • Technical:
    • Protocol stack: Object code
    • RF driver¹ & HAL: Source code
  • Support & maintenance:
    • Ongoing maintenance & warranty
    • Includes 8 hours of support
    • Response time < 2 business days

Unlimited

Best choice for high-volume production and maximum independence.

  • License type: One-time fee, no recurring costs
  • Variants:
    • 3-year license: Unlimited usage for 3 years from production start
    • Lifetime license: Unlimited use, no time limit
  • Technical:
    • Protocol stack: Object code
    • RF driver¹ & HAL: Source code
  • Support & maintenance:
    • 12 months of maintenance and warranty
    • Includes 8 hours of support
    • Response time < 2 business days

¹ Source code availability for RF driver and HAL depends on the specific protocol stack package.

Protocol Stack Licensing – What’s the cost?

Pricing depends on several factors:

Example:

With a volume of 50,000 units under the Enterprise 2.0 model, you benefit from calculable per-unit pricing – ideal for large-scale production with budget certainty.