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.netshrink vs WinLicense

Both stand on executable packers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

WinLicense focuses on protecting Windows binaries while managing trials and licenses. Its perpetual Developer and Company licenses include 12 months of support and free updates, after which a subscription may be purchased.

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The facts

	.netshrink	WinLicense
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	One Year (Developer License): €99 a year
Plans published	None	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	pelock.com	oreans.com
On executable packers	#27 of 28	#23 of 28

.netshrink: what it does well

WinLicense: what it does well

Protects EXE, DLL, OCX, and BPL files
Supports 32-bit and 64-bit applications
Offers configurable trial expiration rules
Includes .NET SDK and automation DLL
Provides code virtualization architectures

What to know first

Windows-only platform
No free plan
Starts at €399, paid once
Demo protections are limited

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