License Tools
(From http://www.computer-roadmap.co.uk/index.php?c=Programming/Development_Tools)
AClib
Offers a Delphi code library for protecting programs against disassembling, debugging and reverse-engineering.
http://www.migeel.sk/anticrack/
ACProtect
Executable files protector for securing programs against unauthorized copying, use and distribution.
http://www.ultraprotect.com
ActiveLock
Open source ActiveX control to protect software from piracy and allow online registration.
http://www.activelock.com/
Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.
Manufacturer of Hasp and Hardlock token-based security systems.
http://www.aladdin.com/
Alconost Software
Software for distribution protection and preparing key floppy disks.
http://www.alkonost.com/antiduplicate/
AntiCrack Protector
Protects Windows executable files against piracy, using public keys encryption algorithms (RSA).
http://www.anticrack.us/
Arxan Technologies Inc.
Anti-tamper software protection tools.
http://www.arxan.com/
Beijing Spark Technologies Co. Ltd.
Chinese supplier of USB and parallel port dongles for software protection.
http://www.spktec.com/eindex.htm
Byssus Hydra
Secure software trial, copy protection, license management and payment processing for shareware developers.
Available for Windows and Linux; C/C++, VB, C# and Delphi.
http://www.byssus.com
ContentGuard
Provides technology and products for rights management of digital content.
http://www.contentguard.com
CrypKey
Offers copy protection and software licensing control.
http://www.crypkey.com
Data Encryption Systems Limited
Solutions for software copy protection, data encryption and software licensing. Hardware based (dongles) for multiple
platforms. Free developers kit available.
http://www.des.co.uk/
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Deskey
Software protection devices, copy protection, license management and encryption technology, anti piracy solutions.
http://www.deskey.co.uk
Digital Content Protection LLC
Licenses technologies for protecting commercial entertainment content.
http://www.digital-cp.com/
diProtector
Software copy protection and license key system for PDA developers.
http://www.diprotector.com/
Ebook Security and Software Protection
Offers protection of PDF and EXE files from illegal file sharing.
http://www.ebook-security.com
ESDnow
Electronic software distribution system uses on-line authentication as part of the software licensing process. Provides
trial, perpetual and time-limited (subscription) licenses.
http://www.esdnow.com
ExeShield
Turn applications into "try-before-you-buy" software easily with minimal effort to provide protection against piracy.
http://www.exeshield.com
Fasoo.com
Digital rights management via secure document management and distribution solutions. Company and product
information, news and contact details.
http://www.fasoo.com/eng/index.asp
Feitian Technologies
Software protection dongles for parallel and USB ports. Also offer USB authentication tokens and USB smart card
readers. Based in Beijing, China.
http://www.ftsafe.com/
Fidelis Security Systems Inc.
Offers data leakage prevention software solutions.
http://www.fidelissecurity.com
Guardant
Software protection hardware dongles available as USB and parallel port.
http://guardant.com
HexaLock Ltd.
Develops and markets digital copy protection solutions that help prevent unauthorized copying of digital content,
when stored on optical or other digital media.
http://www.hexalock.co.il/
IonWorx Technology
Supplier of copy protection utilities using triple-DES encryption.
http://www.ionworx.com
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JSC Seculab
Software protection systems based on hardware keys and virtual machine technology.
http://www.seculab.ru
Key-Lok
USB, parallel and serial dongles for copy protection, software security, and piracy prevention.
http://www.keylok.com
Microcosm Copy Protection Systems
Copy protection and licence management systems software distributed by CDROM, DVD, the Internet, floppy disk or
any other media.
http://www.microcosm.co.uk
Mirage Systems
Supplier of software licensing and copy protection system.
http://www.mirage-systems.de/
MMK Secure Stream
Provides digital rights management for video and audio streams.
http://www.mmksecurestream.com
Nalpeiron
Products for software copyprotection and digital rights management.
http://www.nalpeiron.com
NTCore
Phoenix Protector provides obfuscation features like name, string and control flow obfuscation to help prevent .NET
assembly from being decompiled into an understandable language.
http://www.ntcore.com
Obsidium
Application protection and licensing solution which prevents against unauthorized modifications.
http://www.obsidium.de
Pace Anti-Piracy
Provides next generation tools for distributing and selling software in a secure manner. Covers ESD, copy protection
and license management.
http://www.paceap.com/default.html
PELock Software Protection
Software copy protection and license key system for Windows applications.
http://www.pelock.com
PPC-PROTECT
The system of software protection for Windows CE (PocketPC) applications with ARM core, designed for quick
implementation of application protection functions.
http://www.ppc-protect.com/
Protect License
Provides affordable solutions to shield your software against unauthorized use.
http://protectlicense.com
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Rainbow Technologies
Software protection devices, license management and encryption technology.
http://www.rainbow.com/
SDProtector
Offers protection against unauthorized use and distribution by using RSA1024.
http://www.sdprotector.com
SecureWrap
Online licensing system for Windows applications. Works in client, server and Citrix environments.
http://www.securewrap.com.au
SecuROM Sony DADC
CD-Rom copy protection solution by Sony DADC. SecuROM offers online encryption and in-house testing.
http://www.securom.com
SecuTech Solution Inc.
SecuTech Solution Inc. provides cost-effective software protection solution based on UniKey, which is a driverless
dongle.
http://www.eSecuTech.com
Settec Inc.
Provider of copy protection for digital content. [Requires Javascript and Flash plugin to view]
http://www.settec.net/
Sheriff
Provides software developers with secure copy protection, solving the problems of software piracy without the need
for royalty payments or dongles. Offers static library and free evaluation copy.
http://www.sheriff-software.com
SignetSure
Digital Signature shareware for C/C++ and VBasic developers. Your program authenticates a file with one API call.
Protects files from unauthorized modification.
http://www.SignetSure.com
Siliconkey
Dongle based software protection system where modules of the actual software are stored on a hardware key.
Without the correct key, the software will not work.
http://www.siliconkey.com/
SLockPK
License control software using public key encryption. SlockPK gives you all the protection of a hardware key (dongle),
but using a software system based on public key encryption. The most complete ESD solution available.
http://www.crypto-central.com/slock/index.html
SmartLock
Hardware dongle solution to help address software piracy by providing software publishers with strong copy
protection and therefore secure licensing.
http://www.smart-lock.com
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Sofpro
Software copy protection products for DOS and Windows systems. No source code modification or hardware needed.
http://www.sofpro.com
SoftLock
Software copy protection, usage control products and services.
http://www.softlock.net
Softlok
Softlok specialise in software security, anti piracy solutions and protecting web-based information.
http://www.softlok.com/
Software Activation Service
Software activation service provides software developers access to a centralized license server preventing software
piracy by means of software activation. The service also offers Product Key generation, executaable protection, and
software activation.
http://www.activatesoft.net
SoftwareKey
Suppliers of Protection Plus software licensing and Solo e-commerce technology.
http://www.softwarekey.com
SoftwareShield
Licensing and copy-protection system for Windows application developers.
http://www.softwareshield.com
Solidshield
Protection system that provides a professional and reliable solution for product activation and distribution against
software piracy.
http://www.solidshield.com/
Star-Force
Advanced encryption and activation technology for CD/CD-R/DVD and electronic software distribution.
http://www.star-force.com
SVKP Wrapper
Tool that enables protection of software and secures products against unauthorized copying, use and distribution.
http://www.defendion.com/product-wrapper_introduction.htm
TechnoData Interware
Matrix hardware based system using dongles for the protection of software from unauthorised reproduction.
http://www.matrixlock.de
Ultra Softlock Pvt ltd.
DiscKeeper, a unique copy prevention technology to protect the content and software on CDs.
http://www.uslindia.com/
Validy
Offer an anti-piracy system that protects software by relocating variables crucial to the program into a secure token
(smart card or USB key), in which they are securely modified during the program's execution.
http://www.validy.com/
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Vi Laboratories
Encryption wrapper for executable programs to prevent users tampering with the controls or reverse engineering the
code.
http://www.vilaboratories.com/
Vincera, Inc.
License usage tracking system for web and PDF content.
http://www.vincera.com
VMProtect
Virtual machine transcoder for applications and drivers.
http://www.vmprotect.ru/
1Way Shareware Locking System
Easily convert any application into time-limited shareware. Generate serial numbers to register the application.
http://atma-software.com/1way/
Wizzkey
The WizzKey family offers a complete range of software protection products for PCs and networks.
http://www.wizzkey.com
X-Formation
Provider of high security copy protection and license management solutions.
http://www.x-formation.com
Xope Systems
Offers software protection and reverse engineering services.
http://www.xopesystems.com
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