The Software Licensing Management Market is Predict to reach USD 10.16 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 15.8%

Software Licensing Management Market Growth, Trends and Report Highlights

According to a new report, published by KBV research, The Global Software Licensing Management Market size is expected to reach $10.16 billion by 2032, rising at a market growth of 15.8% CAGR during the forecast period.

The Cloud segment registered the maximum revenue in the Global Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of $6.8 billion by 2032. The cloud-based deployment segment is gaining substantial momentum due to the increasing adoption of cloud technologies across industries. Businesses are seeking flexible and scalable solutions to manage software licenses across distributed environments, and cloud platforms offer a centralized system that simplifies this complexity.

The Large Enterprises segment would witness a CAGR of 15.5 % during the forecast period. Large enterprises represent a significant share of the market, driven by their vast IT infrastructures and high-volume software usage across multiple departments and global locations. These organizations often operate a mix of on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, making license tracking, compliance management, and cost optimization highly complex.

The Subscription-Based segment led the maximum revenue in the Global Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of $4.6 billion by 2032. The subscription-based licensing model dominates the market, largely due to the global shift toward cloud-based and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. This model offers businesses a predictable and recurring cost structure, which helps in budgeting and financial planning. With subscriptions, organizations gain continuous access to the latest software updates, support, and features without the need for large upfront payments.

The IT & Telecom segment is growing at a CAGR of 14.6 % during the forecast period. The IT and telecom sector holds a dominant share in the market, given its heavy reliance on diverse software tools, including development platforms, cybersecurity systems, and enterprise applications. The dynamic and fast-paced nature of the industry demands real-time monitoring and efficient management of thousands of licenses across globally distributed teams.

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The North America region dominated the Global Software Licensing Management Market by Region in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $3.6 billion by 2032. The Europe region is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Asia Pacific region would witness a CAGR of 16.7% during (2025 - 2032).

List of Key Companies Profiled

• DXC Technology Company
• BMC Software, Inc. (KKR & Co., Inc.)
• HP Inc.
• IBM Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Oracle Corporation
• ServiceNow, Inc.
• Accenture PLC
• Thales Group S.A.
• Broadcom, Inc.
• Flexera Software LLC

Software Licensing Management Market Report Segmentation

By Deployment

• Cloud
• On-premise

By Enterprise Size

• Large Enterprises
• Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

By Licensing Type

• Subscription-Based
• User-Based
• Usage-Based
• Other Licensing Type

By End-use

• IT & Telecom
• BFSI
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Government & Public Sector
• Retail & E-commerce
• Education
• Other End-use

By Geography

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

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