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Europe Software Licensing Management Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Deployment (Cloud, and On-premise), By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, and Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)), By Licensing Type (Subscription-Based, User-Base

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Jun 09, 2025
Length 192 Pages
SKU # KBV20173205

Description

The Europe Software Licensing Management Market would witness market growth of 15.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The Germany market dominated the Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $540.3 million by 2032. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 14.3% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 16.3% during (2025 - 2032).

The importance of software license management stems from the growing reliance on software as a core driver of business operations. With the proliferation of software applications, organizations face the challenge of managing a complex portfolio of licenses, each governed by different terms, conditions, and pricing models. SLM solutions provide a centralized approach to managing these licenses, enabling businesses to gain insight into their software usage, avoid non-compliance penalties, and optimize their software spending.

The market is driven by the need to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and align software usage with business objectives. As digital transformation accelerates, organizations are adopting SLM solutions to ensure they can effectively manage their software assets while staying agile in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The rise of cloud computing, Software as a Service (SaaS) models, and hybrid work environments has further amplified the demand for robust SLM solutions, as businesses seek to maintain control over their software assets in dynamic and distributed environments.

In Germany, the sustained growth of the IT sector—rising from USD 76.4 billion in 2007 to USD 141.6 billion in 2023—is a testament to the sector’s resilience and digital maturity. With IT services generating USD 45.3 billion and software contributing USD 34.1 billion in 2022 alone, German enterprises are heavily dependent on a range of licensed software solutions. This widespread software usage across industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and finance, necessitates advanced Software Licensing Management tools. Furthermore, in the United Kingdom, the thriving edtech industry—home to over 1,000 companies with a GVA between £3.7 billion and £4.0 billion in 2021—illustrates the digital transformation of the education sector. Many of these companies operate on SaaS and cloud-based delivery models, involving complex software licensing structures. Additionally, with UK manufacturing product sales reaching £429.8 billion in 2022—led by food manufacturing—manufacturers also rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP), automation, and supply chain management software. In conclusion, the robust expansion of the IT sector in Germany, the dual rise of edtech and manufacturing in the UK, and the flourishing e-commerce sector in Italy are collectively fuelling the growth of the market.

Based on Deployment, the market is segmented into Cloud, and On-premise. Based on Enterprise Size, the market is segmented into Large Enterprises, and Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Based on Licensing Type, the market is segmented into Subscription-Based, User-Based, Usage-Based, and Other Licensing Type. Based on End-use, the market is segmented into IT & Telecom, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government & Public Sector, Retail & E-commerce, Education, and Other End-use. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • DXC Technology Company
  • BMC Software, Inc. (KKR & Co., Inc.)
  • HP Inc.
  • IBM Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • ServiceNow, Inc.
  • Accenture PLC
  • Thales Group S.A.
  • Broadcom, Inc.
  • Flexera Software LLC
Europe Software Licensing Management Market Report Segmentation

By Deployment
  • Cloud
  • On-premise
By Enterprise Size
  • Large Enterprises
  • Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
By Licensing Type
  • Subscription-Based
  • User-Based
  • Usage-Based
  • Other Licensing Type
By End-use
  • IT & Telecom
  • BFSI
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Retail & E-commerce
  • Education
  • Other End-use
By Country
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

192 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Software Licensing Management Market, by Deployment
1.4.2 Europe Software Licensing Management Market, by Enterprise Size
1.4.3 Europe Software Licensing Management Market, by Licensing Type
1.4.4 Europe Software Licensing Management Market, by End-use
1.4.5 Europe Software Licensing Management Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Competition Analysis – Global
4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
4.2 Recent Strategies Deployed in Software Licensing Management Market
4.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5. Value Chain Analysis of Software Licensing Management Market
5.1 Software Development & Intellectual Property (IP) Creation
5.2 License Management Platform Development
5.3 Integration & Customization Services
5.4 Distribution & Channel Management
5.5 License Deployment & Activation
5.6 Monitoring, Compliance & Analytics
5.7 Support, Renewal & Upgrade Management
5.8 Auditing, Enforcement & Legal Compliance
5.9 Feedback Loop & Product Innovation
Chapter 6. Key Costumer Criteria – Software Licensing Management Market
6.1 Ease of Use / User Experience
6.2 Compliance & Audit Support
6.3 Integration Capabilities
6.4 Scalability
6.5 Automation Features
6.6 Security
6.7 Cost Efficiency
6.8 Real-time Monitoring & Analytics
6.9 Customer Support & Training
6.1 Customization & Flexibility
Chapter 7. Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
7.1 Europe Cloud Market by Country
7.2 Europe On-premise Market by Country
Chapter 8. Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
8.1 Europe Large Enterprises Market by Country
8.2 Europe Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Market by Country
Chapter 9. Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
9.1 Europe Subscription-Based Market by Country
9.2 Europe User-Based Market by Country
9.3 Europe Usage-Based Market by Country
9.4 Europe Other Licensing Type Market by Country
Chapter 10. Europe Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
10.1 Europe IT & Telecom Market by Country
10.2 Europe BFSI Market by Country
10.3 Europe Healthcare Market by Country
10.4 Europe Manufacturing Market by Country
10.5 Europe Government & Public Sector Market by Country
10.6 Europe Retail & E-commerce Market by Country
10.7 Europe Education Market by Country
10.8 Europe Other End-use Market by Country
Chapter 11. Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Country
11.1 Germany Software Licensing Management Market
11.1.1 Germany Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.1.2 Germany Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.1.3 Germany Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.1.4 Germany Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.2 UK Software Licensing Management Market
11.2.1 UK Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.2.2 UK Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.2.3 UK Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.2.4 UK Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.3 France Software Licensing Management Market
11.3.1 France Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.3.2 France Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.3.3 France Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.3.4 France Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.4 Russia Software Licensing Management Market
11.4.1 Russia Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.4.2 Russia Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.4.3 Russia Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.4.4 Russia Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.5 Spain Software Licensing Management Market
11.5.1 Spain Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.5.2 Spain Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.5.3 Spain Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.5.4 Spain Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.6 Italy Software Licensing Management Market
11.6.1 Italy Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.6.2 Italy Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.6.3 Italy Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.6.4 Italy Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.7 Rest of Europe Software Licensing Management Market
11.7.1 Rest of Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.7.2 Rest of Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.7.3 Rest of Europe Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.7.4 Rest of Europe Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
Chapter 12. Company Profiles
12.1 DXC Technology Company
12.1.1 Company Overview
12.1.2 Financial Analysis
12.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.1.4 SWOT Analysis
12.2 BMC Software, Inc. (KKR & Co., Inc.)
12.2.1 Company Overview
12.2.2 Financial Analysis
12.2.3 SWOT Analysis
12.3 HP, Inc.
12.3.1 Company Overview
12.3.2 Financial Analysis
12.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.3.4 Research & Development Expense
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4 IBM Corporation
12.4.1 Company Overview
12.4.2 Financial Analysis
12.4.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
12.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.4.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.4.6 SWOT Analysis
12.5 Microsoft Corporation
12.5.1 Company Overview
12.5.2 Financial Analysis
12.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6 Oracle Corporation
12.6.1 Company Overview
12.6.2 Financial Analysis
12.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.6.4 Research & Development Expense
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7 ServiceNow, Inc.
12.7.1 Company Overview
12.7.2 Financial Analysis
12.7.3 Regional Analysis
12.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.8 Accenture PLC
12.8.1 Company Overview
12.8.2 Financial Analysis
12.8.3 Segmental Analysis
12.8.4 SWOT Analysis
12.9 Thales Group S.A.
12.9.1 Company Overview
12.9.2 Financial Analysis
12.9.3 Segmental Analysis
12.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.9.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.9.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.9.6 SWOT Analysis
12.10. Broadcom, Inc.
12.10.1 Company Overview
12.10.2 Financial Analysis
12.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.10.4 Research & Development Expense
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.11 Flexera Software LLC
12.11.1 Company Overview
12.11.2 Recent strategies and developments:
12.11.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
12.11.2.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
12.11.3 SWOT Analysis

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