How your AssetHoard licence works

Everything you need to know about buying, activating, and managing your AssetHoard licence, in plain English.

The short version

  • AssetHoard is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no expiry.
  • Your licence arrives by email as a small .assethoard file.
  • Activate it in Settings > Licence and you're up and running.
  • Use it on up to 2 devices at once, across Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Lost the file? Resend it to your email any time.

One purchase, yours to keep

AssetHoard is a one-time purchase. There's no subscription and no recurring fees. Buy it once and it's yours. Your purchase includes:

  • Use on up to 2 devices at the same time
  • Windows, macOS and Linux: the same licence works on all three
  • All future updates for your version
  • Unlimited device changes: move your licence between machines as often as you like

Getting your licence

When you buy AssetHoard, we email you a licence file (it ends in .assethoard) along with your download links. It's tied to the email address you used at checkout, so make sure that address is one you can access.

💡

Tip: Keep that email somewhere safe. It's your proof of purchase, and it's the easiest way to get set up on a new computer down the track.

Activating AssetHoard

To activate:

  1. Open AssetHoard and go to Settings > Licence
  2. Click Browse for licence and select the .assethoard file we sent you
  3. That's it, the app unlocks and shows your licence as active

There's no product key to copy and paste, no account to create, and no code to type in. The file itself is your licence.

Using it across your devices

Your licence covers 2 devices at once, for example a desktop and a laptop, and the same licence works on Windows, macOS and Linux. Just activate on each one using the steps above.

Moving your licence to another machine

If you get a new machine, or want to move your licence somewhere else, open Settings > Licence on a device you no longer need it on and choose Deregister this machine. That frees up a slot so you can activate elsewhere. You can do this as many times as you like.

If you try to activate on a third device, AssetHoard will let you know you've hit your device limit and prompt you to deregister one of the others first.

If you can't get to the old device (it broke, was sold, or was lost), just reach out to support and we'll sort it out for you.

Lost your licence file?

It happens. In Settings > Licence, enter your email address and click Resend, and we'll email your licence file straight back to you. You can also request it from the licence recovery page on our website.

Enter the email address you bought AssetHoard with. To keep things secure and prevent abuse, resends are limited to a handful of requests per hour.

Works offline

You don't need to be online to use AssetHoard. Once your licence is activated, the app checks in with us occasionally in the background to confirm everything's in order, but it doesn't need a constant connection. If you're offline for a while, or travelling, AssetHoard keeps working normally.

What happens without a licence

🚧

While we're in open beta, there are no restrictions. Every feature, including importing, is unlocked for everyone. The behaviour described below is how licensing will work once AssetHoard leaves beta.

AssetHoard stays useful even before you've activated:

  • You can browse, organise, tag and arrange your existing library freely
  • Importing new assets is the feature that a licence unlocks

If the app is unlicensed, importing pauses until you activate. Everything you've already brought into your library stays fully accessible.

Updates

Your licence includes all updates within your version of AssetHoard, at no extra cost. If a future major version comes along, you may be offered an upgrade, but you'll always be able to keep using the version your licence covers.

Frequently asked questions

Does my licence expire?

No. AssetHoard is a one-time purchase. Your licence doesn't expire and there's no recurring fee.

Can I share my licence with a friend?

Your licence is meant for your personal use on up to 2 of your own devices. Sharing it more widely isn't permitted. If you'd like AssetHoard for your team, get in touch and we'll help with the right licensing.

I changed my email address. Can I move my licence?

Yes. Contact support and we'll update your licence to your new email.

What's the difference between "deregistering" and "cancelling"?

Deregistering simply removes AssetHoard from one device so you can use another. It doesn't cancel or refund your licence. Your licence stays valid and you can re-activate any time.

Still need a hand?

We're a small, independent team and we're happy to help.

Thank you for supporting indie development. 💛