Autodesk moved fully to named-user subscriptions and Flex pay-as-you-go tokens, so the optimization question is whether each user needs a dedicated subscription, a shared Flex pool, or nothing at all. This page explains the Autodesk mechanics and lists the independent firm in our directory that covers Autodesk advisory — with pros and cons, not ranked.
Last reviewed: 5 June 2026 · Reviewed quarterly · A directory, not a ranking
Autodesk retired perpetual licences and multi-user (network) licences in favour of named-user subscriptions, with Flex tokens offering pay-as-you-go access for occasional users. The cost drivers are now the number of named-user subscriptions, the product mix — individual products such as AutoCAD or Revit versus the AEC Collection and Product Design & Manufacturing Collection — and the premium plan tier that adds single sign-on and admin reporting.
The recurring waste pattern is assigning full named-user subscriptions to occasional users who would cost less on Flex, holding Collections where one or two individual products would suffice, and renewing premium tier across users who do not need its controls. Autodesk’s usage reporting shows actual product launches by user, so optimization is built by reconciling assigned subscriptions against genuine usage, moving light users to Flex, and right-sizing Collections versus individual products before renewal. Autodesk also pursues non-compliant and unlicensed use, so advisory work overlaps with audit readiness.
One independent in our directory currently covers Autodesk advisory specifically; it is listed with balanced pros and cons. For broader Autodesk optimization, vendor-neutral SAM independents on the service hub also take on Autodesk estates — a directory, not a ranking.
German-speaking audit-consulting boutique specialising in Oracle and Autodesk for the DACH market, with no Oracle or Autodesk partnership.
DEMO — listings are compiled from public information and labelled demo until the verified registry is live. Firms are listed alphabetically, never ranked. Independence is shown as a pro; a reseller, Big-Four or vendor-side audit relationship is shown as a con — each a factual trade-off for you to weigh.
Indicative only — the levers that shape the number, not a promise of any specific result.
Indicative levers, not a promised result: moving occasional users from named-user subscriptions to Flex; downgrading Collections to individual products where usage supports it; reconciling assigned subscriptions against Autodesk usage reporting; and aligning the premium tier to users who actually need single sign-on and reporting. Reported savings are self-reported and indicative until independently verified.
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Direct answers to the questions Autodesk buyers ask most.
No. Autodesk moved to named-user subscriptions and retired both perpetual licences and multi-user network licences. Flex tokens provide pay-as-you-go access for occasional users, which changes how estates are optimized. This is information, not legal advice.
Flex is Autodesk’s pay-as-you-go token model: occasional users consume tokens per day of use rather than holding a full named-user subscription. For light or intermittent users it can cost far less than a dedicated seat.
In full named-user subscriptions assigned to occasional users who would be cheaper on Flex, in Collections held where one or two individual products would suffice, and in premium-tier plans across users who do not need single sign-on or admin reporting.
Yes. Autodesk actively pursues unlicensed and non-compliant use, so advisory and optimization work overlaps with audit readiness. Reconciling assigned subscriptions against actual usage reduces both cost and exposure.
No. Every firm is listed in neutral alphabetical order with balanced pros and cons. Independence is shown as a pro and a reseller, partner or vendor-side audit tie as a con, never a ranking or a recommendation.
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