Autodesk Single Apps – Flex Plan – AEC / PDMC Collection

Description

Autodesk Flex Plan 12 Months – Unlimited Tokens

Autodesk states that Flex is designed for occasional users who need access only when required, while subscriptions are intended for users who work with Autodesk products regularly.

How Autodesk Flex Works

1. Purchase Flex Tokens.
2. Assign users through Autodesk Account.
3. When a user opens a Flex-enabled Autodesk product, tokens are deducted.
4. Access remains available for 24 hours from first launch.
5. Token usage can be monitored and reported by administrators.

When to Choose Autodesk Flex

Flex is ideal for:

• Project Managers who only open drawings occasionally
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Freelancers
• Interns and trainees
• Management staff who need viewing or occasional editing access

Examples:

• A PM opening Revit once or twice per week.
• A consultant needing AutoCAD only a few days per month.
• A subcontractor requiring temporary access during a project.

When to Choose Commercial Subscription

Commercial subscriptions are ideal for:

• Architects using Revit daily
• Engineers using Civil 3D daily
• Designers working full-time in AutoCAD
• BIM teams collaborating every day
• Manufacturing teams using Inventor continuously

If a user works more than a few days per month, a subscription generally becomes more economical than Flex.

Recommendation for Small Businesses

For most small businesses

✅ Core design staff → Commercial Subscription (AEC Collection / PDMC Collection)

✅ Directors, Project Managers, Consultants, and occasional users → Flex Plan

A hybrid approach often provides the best value:

• Full-time designers receive annual subscriptions.
• Occasional users receive Flex access from a shared token pool.

Message for Your Customers

Autodesk Flex Plan

Pay only when you use Autodesk software. Ideal for consultants, project managers, and occasional users. Access AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and more through a shared token pool.

Autodesk Commercial Subscription

Unlimited access for professional users. Perfect for architects, engineers, and designers who use Autodesk software every day. Fixed annual cost with maximum productivity.

For your business, offering both the Autodesk Flex Plan and Autodesk Commercial Subscriptions gives customers a cost-effective option regardless of how frequently they use Autodesk software.