Keentools License Key Info
Getting a KeenTools license key involves selecting a subscription plan that fits your role—whether you are a solo freelancer or part of a studio. All KeenTools add-ons, like FaceBuilder and GeoTracker, offer a 15-day free trial before a license is required. License Types & Pricing
KeenTools recently updated its licensing to simplified subscription models that renew automatically:
Freelancer Plan: For individual users. Features "node-locked" keys tied to a single machine. Monthly: ~$18/month.
Annual: ~$149–$179 billed yearly (saves approximately $37/year).
Studio Plan: For companies and teams. Uses "floating" licenses that can be shared across multiple machines via a license server. Annual: ~$499 billed annually.
FaceBundle: A special deal that provides one key for both FaceTracker and FaceBuilder at a reduced price. How to Get and Activate Your Key keentools license key
Purchase: Buy your preferred plan directly from the KeenTools Buying Page.
Delivery: Activation information and your product code are sent to the email address used during checkout. Activation:
Online: Enter your subscription key within the plugin interface in Blender, Nuke, or After Effects.
Offline: For machines without internet, use the Manual Installation page to activate your key using a Hardware ID.
Floating Licenses: For Studio plans, you must install the KeenTools License Server to manage keys across your network. Download KeenTools FaceBuilder for Blender Getting a KeenTools license key involves selecting a
KeenTools license key is a digital code that unlocks the premium capabilities of KeenTools plugins, such as GeoTracker FaceBuilder , within software like Blender, Nuke, and After Effects Techjockey Key Features & License Types Product Unlocking:
Unlocks full functionality for specific tools after a 15-day restriction-free trial period. Freelancer Subscriptions:
Aimed at individual artists for commercial use. These are typically node-locked , meaning they are tied to a single machine. Studio Subscriptions: Designed for companies, providing floating license keys
that can be shared across multiple machines via a local license server—one user at a time. Bundle Support:
Purchasing a "FaceBundle" (FaceBuilder + FaceTracker) provides a single key that activates both plugins on one machine. Management & Portability: User Portal: Security: Ensure the license key system is secure
Allows you to manage active subscriptions, store keys, and download offline activation keys for machines without internet access. Automatic Renewals:
Subscriptions stay active until canceled, removing the need to manually re-purchase and re-install keys every year. Activation Methods Keentools License Key ((link)) Features: With A
KeenTools does not provide a permanent "free" license key for its software, such as FaceBuilder or GeoTracker. Instead, the software operates on a 15-day free trial model that activates automatically upon installation. After this period, a paid subscription key is required for continued use. Subscription & License Key Options
KeenTools offers several license tiers depending on your needs. All current licenses are rental-only (subscriptions); perpetual "buy-once" licenses are no longer available. New licensing in KeenTools (16 December 2022)
Freelancer. For individuals only, allows commercial usage. Products under this subscription type can be used on a single machine ( FaceBuilder for Blender - KeenTools
Implementation Considerations
- Security: Ensure the license key system is secure against common attacks (e.g., brute-force guessing, key generators).
- User Experience: Keep the activation process straightforward and user-friendly to minimize friction and support requests.
- Scalability: Design the license validation system to handle a large number of users and license keys efficiently.
License Key and Activation
To use KeenTools or any software add-ons, you typically need to:
- Purchase a License: Buy a license directly from the KeenTools website or an authorized reseller.
- Receive License Key: Upon purchase, you'll receive a license key.
- Activate License: Enter the license key within the KeenTools add-on in Blender to activate it.
If you're having trouble with:
- Finding a License Key: Check your purchase confirmation email or your account on the KeenTools website.
- Activating the License: Make sure you're entering the key correctly and that you're connected to the internet. Sometimes, restarting Blender or contacting support can help.
4. Feature Access Control
- Successful Validation: Upon successful validation, grant access to the premium features of KeenTools.
- Failed Validation: If validation fails, limit the user's access to basic or trial features, or prevent software use until a valid key is entered.