Developer vs Paid licenses in ZappySys SSIS PowerPack

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Understanding ZappySys SSIS PowerPack Licensing

This guide explains the available license types for ZappySys SSIS PowerPack, including what each license allows and when it should be used.

Developer License

The Developer License is intended for development and testing.

Features

  • Includes all SSIS PowerPack components
  • 30-day full trial with no limitations

After Trial Expiration

  • Components continue to work inside Visual Studio for development
  • Packages can still be designed and tested

Limitations

  • Intended only for development scenarios
  • Running packages outside Visual Studio requires a paid license
  • Some components remain free to use

Paid License

A Paid License is required for running SSIS packages outside Visual Studio in production environments.

Features

  • Run packages from SQL Server Agent, SSIS Catalog, DTExec, or other runtime environments
  • License can be moved to another machine
  • Access to official technical support

License Options
Three license types are available depending on usage needs.
See the comparison here:

Choosing the Right License

Project Usage

License Type Usage
Developer License Development and testing inside Visual Studio
Paid License Running packages outside Visual Studio (SQL Server, production servers, etc.)

Budget

License Type Cost
Developer License Free
Paid License Pricing available here: Purchase SSIS PowerPack | ZappySys

Getting Started

Developer License (Trial)
Download the trial installer:

Paid License

  1. Download the licensed installer
    https://zappysys.com/customer-downloads

  2. Activate the license using this guide
    https://zappysys.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011461354-How-to-activate-a-license-key-FULL-or-TRIAL-Extension-

  3. License keys are sent by email after purchase.

Summary

  • Developer License — Free license for designing and testing SSIS packages inside Visual Studio.
  • Paid License — Required to run packages outside Visual Studio (SQL Server Agent, SSIS Catalog, etc.) and includes support options such as email, chat, or call.