Autodesk Flex is now more accessible

Pay for Autodesk products only when you use them

Starting 4 June, Flex, Autodesk’s token-based pay-as-you-go licensing model, becomes even more accessible. The minimum Flex Token purchase has been reduced from 100 tokens (approximately €310) to just 33 tokens (approximately €100), lowering the barrier to entry for customers who need occasional access to Autodesk software.

Autodesk Flex is a pay-as-you-go token system that allows you to pre-purchase tokens and access any Flex-enabled product at a daily rate. Usage rates vary by product and tokens are deducted from a shared pool whenever Autodesk software is opened. Flex is an ideal option for teams and individuals who want to try a product or only need occasional access.

This change makes it easier to access design software, offering greater pricing flexibility through lower upfront costs. It also helps customers achieve value faster with simple onboarding, while supporting broader usability and adoption across Autodesk’s product portfolio.

What it means for you

The new lower minimum purchase requirement for Flex is available to all customers.

• Small businesses can get started with a lower upfront investment.

• Larger companies can use Flex alongside their subscriptions to scale usage more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Flex provides prepaid access to more than 100 Autodesk products, making it ideal for evaluating new tools, occasional use, or short-term project requirements. To evaluate how many tokens are required for the full list of products, please contact our team of experts who will be happy to provide you with further guidance.

Typical use cases

ARKANCE customers commonly use Flex alongside their subscriptions for:

• Occasional users (such as managers or reviewers)

  For example, a specialist reviewing a project in Revit.

• Short-term projects or external collaborators

  Where a full annual or monthly subscription cannot be justified.

• Evaluating new Autodesk tools before wider adoption

  For example, testing products such as Netfabb, PowerMill or VRED.

• Specialised tasks that do not justify a dedicated licence

  For example, 3ds Max rendering or Vehicle Tracking simulations.

How ARKANCE helps

ARKANCE helps you get the most value from Flex by providing:

• Licensing strategy

  Guidance on combining subscriptions and Flex Tokens effectively to maximise your return on investment.

• Setup and management

  Support with deployment, administration and usage monitoring.

• Optimisation

  Tracking token consumption and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and control costs.

• Training and adoption

  Helping your teams adopt new design and simulation tools more quickly and confidently.

A smarter way to use Autodesk software

The reduction to a 33-token minimum makes Flex more accessible than ever. Whether you're a small business taking your first steps with Autodesk software or a larger organisation looking to optimise costs, Flex offers a practical, low-risk way to access the tools you need, when you need them.

With ARKANCE's expertise, Flex becomes more than a licensing model. It becomes a strategic way to increase agility, optimise software costs and maximise the value of your Autodesk investment.