PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1750873
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1750873
The global software licensing management market size was estimated at USD 3,296.4 million in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2025 to 2030. The future of software license management (SLM) offers significant growth opportunities driven by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increasing regulatory demands.
As businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based infrastructures and Software as a Service (SaaS) models, there is a growing need for flexible, scalable SLM solutions that manage dynamic license environments. This shift allows vendors to develop intelligent, cloud-native software licensing management platforms that support real-time tracking and license optimization. Moreover, integrating artificial intelligence and automation into SLM systems enhances efficiency by enabling predictive analytics, automating compliance checks, and identifying underutilized software. This allows organizations to reduce costs and make data-driven decisions regarding software investments. Effective SLM involves comprehensive visibility into software assets, usage monitoring, vendor management, timely license renewals, and automated lifecycle management. These practices help organizations identify underutilized licenses, eliminate redundancies, and streamline software provisioning and deprovisioning processes. As highlighted by TechRadar, the shift towards subscription-based models further emphasizes the importance of robust SLM in managing recurring costs and adapting to evolving software usage patterns. With tools like Zluri's SaaS management platform, businesses can gain real-time insights, enforce licensing policies, and integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems, ensuring efficient utilization of software licenses and supporting strategic decision-making.
Major players are significantly contributing to the market with key initiatives and developments for instance, in April 2025, Flexera unveiled its new Cloud License Management solution, designed to help organizations optimize cloud software costs by up to 25%. Built on Flexera's Technology Intelligence Platform, this tool offers unified visibility and actionable insights into cloud software spend, enabling ITAM and FinOps teams to manage licenses more effectively.
Global Software Licensing Management Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global software licensing management market report based on the licensing type, deployment, enterprise size, end use, and region.