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North America 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, Us

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Jun 09, 2025
Length 187 Pages
SKU # KBV20173204

Description

The North America Software Licensing Management Market would witness market growth of 15.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Software Licensing Management Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $2,628.6 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 17.3% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 16.5% during (2025 - 2032).

The software license management market has emerged as a critical component of the modern technological landscape, driven by the increasing complexity of software ecosystems and the rapid digital transformation across industries. As organizations rely heavily on software to power their operations, the need to efficiently manage software licenses has become paramount. Software License Management refers to the processes, tools, and strategies that enable businesses to track, manage, and optimize their software licenses to ensure compliance, reduce costs, and maximize the value of their software investments.

This market has gained significant traction as enterprises navigate the challenges of diverse licensing models, regulatory requirements, and the shift toward cloud-based solutions. The market encompasses a wide range of solutions designed to address the unique needs of organizations, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, across various sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

In Canada, the federal government’s commitment to invest nearly $198.6 billion over ten years into healthcare, including $2.5 billion specifically for Indigenous priorities, will drive the widespread adoption of health IT infrastructure such as electronic health records (EHR), telemedicine platforms, and patient management systems. These solutions rely heavily on proprietary and subscription-based software, often involving complex licensing arrangements. Also, in the United States, the $2.6 trillion contribution of the digital economy to the GDP in 2022 underscores the nation’s deep integration with digital technologies across all sectors. The dominance of the U.S. in the global IT industry, contributing to $1.9 trillion in value-added GDP and supporting over 12 million jobs, highlights the massive scale of software consumption. In such a vast and fast-paced IT landscape, Software Licensing Management tools are indispensable for businesses to manage subscriptions, renewals, audit readiness, and vendor relationships. In summary, the expansion of healthcare investments in Canada, the digital and IT economy boom in the United States, and the accelerating telecom sector in Mexico are all contributing to the rising complexity and volume of software use.

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 U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

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
North America 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
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Table of Contents

187 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Software Licensing Management Market, by Deployment
1.4.2 North America Software Licensing Management Market, by Enterprise Size
1.4.3 North America Software Licensing Management Market, by Licensing Type
1.4.4 North America Software Licensing Management Market, by End-use
1.4.5 North America 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. North America Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
7.1 North America Cloud Market by Region
7.2 North America On-premise Market by Region
Chapter 8. North America Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
8.1 North America Large Enterprises Market by Country
8.2 North America Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Market by Country
Chapter 9. North America Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
9.1 North America Subscription-Based Market by Country
9.2 North America User-Based Market by Country
9.3 North America Usage-Based Market by Country
9.4 North America Other Licensing Type Market by Country
Chapter 10. North America Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
10.1 North America IT & Telecom Market by Country
10.2 North America BFSI Market by Country
10.3 North America Healthcare Market by Country
10.4 North America Manufacturing Market by Country
10.5 North America Government & Public Sector Market by Country
10.6 North America Retail & E-commerce Market by Country
10.7 North America Education Market by Country
10.8 North America Other End-use Market by Country
Chapter 11. North America Software Licensing Management Market by Country
11.1 US Software Licensing Management Market
11.1.1 US Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.1.2 US Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.1.3 US Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.1.4 US Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.2 Canada Software Licensing Management Market
11.2.1 Canada Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.2.2 Canada Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.2.3 Canada Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.2.4 Canada Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.3 Mexico Software Licensing Management Market
11.3.1 Mexico Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.3.2 Mexico Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.3.3 Mexico Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.3.4 Mexico Software Licensing Management Market by End-use
11.4 Rest of North America Software Licensing Management Market
11.4.1 Rest of North America Software Licensing Management Market by Deployment
11.4.2 Rest of North America Software Licensing Management Market by Enterprise Size
11.4.3 Rest of North America Software Licensing Management Market by Licensing Type
11.4.4 Rest of North America 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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