| Feature | EDIUS X Lifetime (Offline) | EDIUS X Standard (Online) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No (only for initial activation via file transfer) | Yes (every 30 days for validation) | | License expiration | Never (machine lifetime) | Stops working if subscription lapses | | Background services | None | GV License Service (runs at boot) | | Hardware change tolerance | Strict (requires deactivation) | Moderate (auto-repair via login) | | Offline period | Indefinite | Max 30 days | | Transfer between PCs | Manual (via deactivation file) | Automatic (sign out/in) |
: Supports full offline activation and permanent usage without a recurring internet check.
If you have a standard retail lifetime license, you cannot simply click "activate offline" within the software without a secondary internet-connected device (like a smartphone or laptop).
Strictly requires periodic internet validation. It cannot be permanently activated on a computer that is completely cut off from the network.
