Pricing & License
FydeOS offers different pricing models to meet different user needs. Our pricing structure is based on principles of transparency and fairness.
💻 FydeOS for PC/SBC/VMWare
Section titled “💻 FydeOS for PC/SBC/VMWare”FydeOS for PC, SBC, and VMWare versions are all free of charge without time limitations, including all basic system functionalities.
📋 Update Policy
Section titled “📋 Update Policy”📈 Major Version Updates (e.g., v18.0 → v19.0)
Section titled “📈 Major Version Updates (e.g., v18.0 → v19.0)”- Cost: 2.49 GBP per update
- Covers CDN traffic and cloud service maintenance costs
- Approximately 2GB of data transfer per update
- Pricing effective from 1st August 2023
🔧 Minor Version Updates (e.g., v19.0 → v19.1)
Section titled “🔧 Minor Version Updates (e.g., v19.0 → v19.1)”- Includes bug fixes and security patches
- Completely free
⚙️ Update Options
Section titled “⚙️ Update Options”- Participation in paid updates is optional
- You can disable “Keep FydeOS automatically updated”
- Free reinstallation of the latest version is available at any time
🌟 FydeOS for You
Section titled “🌟 FydeOS for You”FydeOS for You is a customised version offering enhanced adaptability and support for specific devices. It uses a device-based perpetual license model with an included service period for updates and support.
For detailed information about the FydeOS License and service period, visit our FAQ page.
🔑 Key Features
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💼 Perpetual License with Service Period
FydeOS for You uses a perpetual license for specific devices. Once activated, the license allows you to keep using the activated version of FydeOS for You on that device permanently.
Each license includes a service period. During the service period, the device can receive feature updates, security updates, and support benefits.
FydeOS licenses are available with different service periods. Longer service periods may include discounts.
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🔌 Device Compatibility
FydeOS for You is specifically designed for select device series with unique features not available in the standard PC version.
Currently, FydeOS for You primarily supports Microsoft Surface series devices. We recommend FydeOS for You if you own one of these supported devices.
Find the complete and up-to-date list of supported devices on our Downloads page.
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🛠️ Installation & Support
While similar to FydeOS for PC installation, FydeOS for You includes additional device-specific customisations, feature support, and performance optimisations.
During the included service period, the device can receive device-specific updates, troubleshooting, and technical support.
📊 Comparison at a Glance
Section titled “📊 Comparison at a Glance”| Feature | FydeOS for PC/SBC/VM | FydeOS for You |
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| Pricing Model | Free with paid major updates | Per-device perpetual license with included service period |
| Updates | Free minor updates; paid major updates | Feature and security updates included during the service period |
| Support | Standard support | Device-specific support during the service period |
| Customization | General-purpose OS | Device-specific customization |
| Compatibility | General devices | Surface Series |
🏢 Enterprise Solutions
Section titled “🏢 Enterprise Solutions”FydeOS provides comprehensive industry solutions focusing on customisation, technical consultation, and volume licensing.
Corporate customers interested in integrating FydeOS into their digital transformation strategy can contact us at [email protected].