Regarding Vectorworks Products After 2027
Vectorworks Japan K.K. has announced the discontinuation of new sales for its Standalone Perpetual License and associated services by the end of 2026. From 2027, the company will focus on subscription-based and network licenses, though existing perpetual license holders can still renew their 'Vectorworks Service Select' contracts. A campaign to switch Service Select members to subscription plans is planned for after 2027.
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Vectorworks Japan K.K. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Yokota), the Japanese subsidiary of Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of design and BIM software, has announced that it will end the sale of "Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual Licenses" and the acceptance of new and additional contracts for "Upgrade Services" and the annual maintenance service "Vectorworks Service Select" for standalone perpetual licenses at the end of 2026.
Products and Services to be Discontinued at the End of 2026:
• Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License
• Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License
• New/Additional Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License
Products and Services to be Offered from 2027 Onward:
• Renewal Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License *1
• Vectorworks Subscription Licenses (Annual/Monthly) (Standalone Version)
• Vectorworks Network Perpetual License *2
• Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Network Perpetual License
• New/Additional Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Network Perpetual License
• Renewal Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Network Perpetual License
Future Schedule
Product/Service Name | Until End of 2026 | From 2027 Onward
--- | --- | ---
Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
New/Additional Contracts for Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
Renewal Contracts for Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License *1 | Available | Available
Vectorworks Subscription License (Annual/Monthly) (Standalone) | Available | Available
Vectorworks Network Perpetual License *2 | Available | Available
Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
New/Additional Contracts for Service Select for Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
Renewal Contracts for Service Select for Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
*1: A campaign for Service Select contract holders to switch to a subscription plan is scheduled to be held after 2027. Details will be provided as soon as they are finalized.
*2: Details of the Network version subscription license will be provided as soon as they are finalized.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all customers who have favored our Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual Licenses and Service Select.
We aim to provide more flexible and sustainable license management and services so that all Vectorworks users can carry out their design work efficiently and fruitfully. We will continue to deliver higher quality products and support. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of Vectorworks products.
Press Contact:
For inquiries regarding public relations and media coverage, please contact the Vectorworks Japan Marketing Promotion Department at publicrelations@vectorworks.co.jp.
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact the Vectorworks Japan Sales Department at https://www.vectorworks.net/ja-JP/company/contacts.
Products and Services to be Discontinued at the End of 2026:
• Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License
• Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License
• New/Additional Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License
Products and Services to be Offered from 2027 Onward:
• Renewal Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License *1
• Vectorworks Subscription Licenses (Annual/Monthly) (Standalone Version)
• Vectorworks Network Perpetual License *2
• Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Network Perpetual License
• New/Additional Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Network Perpetual License
• Renewal Contracts for Vectorworks Service Select for Network Perpetual License
Future Schedule
Product/Service Name | Until End of 2026 | From 2027 Onward
--- | --- | ---
Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
New/Additional Contracts for Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License | Available | Discontinued
Renewal Contracts for Service Select for Standalone Perpetual License *1 | Available | Available
Vectorworks Subscription License (Annual/Monthly) (Standalone) | Available | Available
Vectorworks Network Perpetual License *2 | Available | Available
Upgrade Service for Vectorworks Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
New/Additional Contracts for Service Select for Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
Renewal Contracts for Service Select for Network Perpetual License | Available | Available
*1: A campaign for Service Select contract holders to switch to a subscription plan is scheduled to be held after 2027. Details will be provided as soon as they are finalized.
*2: Details of the Network version subscription license will be provided as soon as they are finalized.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all customers who have favored our Vectorworks Standalone Perpetual Licenses and Service Select.
We aim to provide more flexible and sustainable license management and services so that all Vectorworks users can carry out their design work efficiently and fruitfully. We will continue to deliver higher quality products and support. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage of Vectorworks products.
Press Contact:
For inquiries regarding public relations and media coverage, please contact the Vectorworks Japan Marketing Promotion Department at publicrelations@vectorworks.co.jp.
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact the Vectorworks Japan Sales Department at https://www.vectorworks.net/ja-JP/company/contacts.