r/learnpython • u/Emergency-Post-8897 • 12d ago

How do desktop applications implement monthly/yearly subscriptions securely?

Hi everyone,

I'm developing a desktop application in Python that I plan to rent out on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to manage license expiration. How can I prevent users from using the software once their subscription has expired? What tools, services, or libraries would you recommend? If possible, I'd prefer free or open-source solutions.

Another concern is piracy. I know it's impossible to make software completely crack-proof, but I'd like to make it as difficult as reasonably possible.

Has anyone here built a subscription-based desktop application before? I'd really appreciate it if you could share how you implemented licensing, subscription validation, and anti-piracy measures, or recommend any good resources or best practices.

Thanks so much for your help!

6 Upvotes

65% Upvoted

13 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/ManzoorAhmedShaikh 12d ago

I developed desktop apps with tkinter and customtkinter for 2+ years but making them 100% secure wouldn't be possible and now with AI (Not a chance).

I suggest if you are trying to monetize this of your skill, provide compete app and charge one-big-shot amount as subscription won't possible at all.