The main differences are how you pay, your entitlements to receive software updates, and AI functionality.
Carveco Subscription
- You pay monthly or yearly to access the software.
- Always includes the latest version while your subscription is active (plus all updates and enhancements released during your active subscription).
- Includes access to AI Tools and functionality.
Carveco Perpetual
- You own the version you purchase and can use it indefinitely.
- Includes 12-months of Maintenance as standard, which provides software updates, enhancements, and dedicated support during that first year.
- After the first year, you can choose to renew your Maintenance to keep receiving software updates/support, or continue using your software without Maintenance, remaining on the latest version available to you at the end of your Maintenance period.
- AI Tools and functionality are not included with Carveco Perpetual products, including during an active Maintenance period.
For more information on Maintenance, please visit our dedicated Maintenance page.



