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Discover your savings potential with Microsoft software licences

Effektiv IT-Kosten senken mit gebrauchter Software

At Soft & Cloud, used software is considerably cheaper than buying new. With us, you get the same quality as from the manufacturer, including updates and all downgrade rights. What's more, your personal contact person is always at your side.

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Office 2024 Standard LTSC

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Windows Server 2025 Standard 2Core

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Windows Server 2025 User CAL

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Remote Desktop Services 2025 User CAL

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SQL Server 2019 Standard

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Office 2024 Professional Plus LTSC

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Soft & Cloud is your independent partner for Microsoft licences

If you need high-quality software and want to reduce your costs when purchasing, Soft & Cloud is your contact - independent and customer-orientated. We offer exactly the right used licences to suit your needs. Whether Microsoft Office used, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project or other programme packages: At Soft & Cloud, you can obtain your desired software licences in various versions at a particularly favourable price.

100% security

through TÜV-certified licence transfer

Easy administration

Licence management via your own licence management portal

Prompt support

Reliable thanks to our experienced team of experts

100% original licences

audit-proof – we assume liability

Guaranteed availability

even the latest versions shortly after release

Fast delivery

Delivery of licences within a few hours via our own download portal

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Independent advice for your Microsoft licences and IT infrastructure

Have you ever checked whether your Microsoft licences really match your needs? Many companies pay far too much without realising it - due to incorrectly allocated, oversized or unused licences.

As an independent partner, we take a close look: We analyse your licence and IT landscape, uncover potential savings and identify specific optimisation options. Always with the aim of finding solutions that are efficient and sustainable in the long term.

This gives you transparency, security and the certainty that your licence strategy is based on your actual requirements.

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CLOUD SOLUTIONS

The cloud as a building block for your IT strategy

The cloud opens up new possibilities: flexible scaling, modern collaboration and rapid adaptation to changing requirements. However, it only realises its greatest value when it is part of a clear overall strategy. We combine cloud and on-premise models in such a way that your IT remains future-proof and you can utilise the benefits of each world in a targeted manner without losing control of your costs.

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First, we provided expert licensing advice, and then Microsoft had no objections whatsoever to the used licences from Soft & Cloud during the audit. The result: everyone is happy and satisfied.

Birger Glass

Is the purchase and sale of used software legal?

Yes, the purchase and sale of used software is legal, provided that it is original software that was first placed on the market in the European Economic Area or the European Union. The European Court of Justice ruled this in its judgment of 3 July 2012, and the Federal Court of Justice confirmed this in July 2013.

Can software licences be sold freely?

Yes, software licences may be sold freely, as the principle of exhaustion applies. This means that the initial purchaser can decide whether and to whom to resell the used software without the manufacturer's consent.

What do I acquire when I purchase a used software licence?

When you purchase a used software licence, you acquire the right to use the software. You receive the same scope of services and the same quality as when purchasing new directly from the manufacturer, such as Microsoft.

What is the difference between a licence and a licence key, also known as a key?

The difference between a licence and a licence key is that the licence represents the legal permission to use the software, while the licence key is used to activate and authenticate this licence. The licence key cannot be used without a valid licence.

Is there any disadvantage to purchasing used software compared to buying new software?

No, purchasing used software is in no way disadvantageous compared to purchasing new software. Since software is not a consumer item and does not wear out, it retains the same quality despite previous use. Updates are also still possible for software that is eligible for updates.

How does the purchase of used software work?

We process orders received by 2 p.m. on the same working day. Orders received after 2 p.m. will be processed on the following working day. Our customers are provided with the following documents: invoice and delivery note, an TÜV certificate of conformity confirming that the requirements for proper resale have been met, and a TÜV certificate as proof of secure licence transfer. In addition, you will receive access to our licence management portal, where you can download the installation and activation media via our download portal.

Protect your budget - without compromise

At Soft & Cloud, you can obtain the standard software your company needs for significantly less than the usual market price. All software licences come exclusively from surplus capacity and the second-hand market. Purchases and sales at Soft & Cloud are secure and legally compliant. This is backed up by more than ten years of TÜV-certified processes. The advantage for companies is obvious: although used software is very cheap, it does not wear out. At Soft & Cloud, you buy used software at a low price and receive a product as good as new without any loss of quality.

Legal certainty is our top priority

Used software is safe at Soft & Cloud. This is ensured by our colleagues, who check every licence for its origin and right of use and thus fulfil the documentation obligation. These transparent and thorough checking processes have been confirmed by TÜV. The seal is a sign of customised processes that take into account the current legal situation.

Legal situation and copyright: on the safe side

With the purchase of a licence, the buyer is the legal owner of the software copy and may therefore also resell it. The purchase of used software licences is therefore - just like the sale - absolutely legal and legally unobjectionable. Soft & Cloud therefore recommends that every company should look into used software.

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