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==Consumer impact summary==

Avid Technology has implemented several policies that ~~negatively~~ impact their customers:

Avid Technology has implemented several policies that impact their customers:

*All Avid software solutions run on a Subscription or Perpetual + Support Plan model; Software + Support Plans typically only offer 1-3 years of support before needing to be purchased again.

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*Pro Tools Tiers

**Pro Tools Intro - Free, feature limited software for demoing the core capabilities of Pro Tools

**Pro Tools Intro/Intro+ - Free, feature limited software for demoing the core capabilities of Pro Tools, Intro+ version exclusive to 3rd party promotions

**Pro Tools Artist - Entry-level tier that offers most tools and features for small to medium scale creators

**Pro Tools Studio - Advanced tier that provides advanced tools for bigger creators and studios; support for some of Avid's higher tier hardware solutions

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**Sibelius Artist - Entry-level tier that offers the core tools for small to medium composers

**Sibelius Ultimate - Full feature set for larger scale composers and those working for film scoring

**Sibelius Mobile - iOS/Android version of Sibelius for mobile use. Licensing includes a similar feature set based on your current subscription or perpetual tier. Requires an active Subscription or Software Updates + Support Plan to be able to use with your equivalent tier.

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 ==Consumer impact summary==
-Avid Technology has implemented several policies that negatively impact their customers:
+Avid Technology has implemented several policies that impact their customers:
 *All Avid software solutions run on a Subscription or Perpetual + Support Plan model; Software + Support Plans typically only offer 1-3 years of support before needing to be purchased again.
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 **S6
 *Pro Tools Tiers
-**Pro Tools Intro - Free, feature limited software for demoing the core capabilities of Pro Tools
+**Pro Tools Intro/Intro+ - Free, feature limited software for demoing the core capabilities of Pro Tools, Intro+ version exclusive to 3rd party promotions
 **Pro Tools Artist - Entry-level tier that offers most tools and features for small to medium scale creators
 **Pro Tools Studio - Advanced tier that provides advanced tools for bigger creators and studios; support for some of Avid's higher tier hardware solutions
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 **Sibelius Artist - Entry-level tier that offers the core tools for small to medium composers
 **Sibelius Ultimate - Full feature set for larger scale composers and those working for film scoring
+**Sibelius Mobile - iOS/Android version of Sibelius for mobile use. Licensing includes a similar feature set based on your current subscription or perpetual tier. Requires an active Subscription or Software Updates + Support Plan to be able to use with your equivalent tier.
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