Perpetual license or annual subscription?

Optical software is usually sold in one of two ways: a perpetual license (pay once, own it) or an annual subscription (pay every year to keep using it, usually with cloud hosting included). Neither model is universally better — it depends on your cash flow, your need for mobility, and your tolerance for depending on an Internet connection.

Costs to watch for

Beyond the sticker price, check: migration fees for your existing data, staff training, after-sales support, updates, and the cost of a compatible receipt printer or barcode scanner if you need one.

Questions to ask a vendor

Does the price include VAT? What happens if I change my mind after purchase? Can you migrate my existing data? Does the software work without an Internet connection if needed? Is support local?

How Taysr Optic approaches this

Taysr Optic offers two simple, transparent plans: Offline (2,990 DH, perpetual license) and Cloud (1,490 DH/year), both excluding VAT, with guided migration included and local support in Morocco.