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Standard versus Professional version
The table below shows the differences between the Standard and Professional version of watchDirectory. The features they have in common are not mentioned here. If you are not sure which edition is best for you, please contact us for assistance.
| Feature | watchDirectory Standard | watchDirectory Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of tasks that can run simultaneously | Three (3) tasks can run at the same time. | Unlimited |
| Can use the Run Multiple SubTasks plugin | Not Supported | Supported |
| Can monitor network directories | No, only directories on local drives | Yes |
| Tasks can run as Windows Service applications | No | Yes |
| The File Age monitoring method: starts your task for files older than XXX minutes, hours or days | Not supported | Supported |
| Scheduler: delay starting tasks until a later moment | Not supported | Supported |
| Send email alerts when watchDirectory detects a problem | Not supported | Supported |
| Supports wdNotify to show file system activity on your system tray | Not supported | Supported |
| Price (*) | $69 (US dollar) | $129 (US dollar) |
| Prices above do not include VAT.
VAT will be added for European Union customers without a valid VAT-Id. |
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(*): Prices subject to change without notice. Volume discounts and site licenses available.
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Our upgrade policy
All new minor versions of watchDirectory are free after your purchase. So, when you buy version 4.0 all 4.x versions will be free. This also includes all plugins that are released for those versions.When a new major version is released, existing customers can upgrade at a reduced price. If this new major version is released within 90 days of your purchase, your upgrade will be free.
If you want to upgrade watchDirectory Standard to watchDirectory Professional, you can do so at any given time for the price difference.
Upgrades from versions 1.x, 2.x and 3.x
If you purchased a watchDirectory license on or after July 1 2004 you can upgrade all your licenses to watchDirectory version 4, Professional edition FREE of charge. If you purchased your license before July 1, 2004 there is a small upgrade fee.To apply for an upgrade, use the upgrade request form here.