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EPLAN Rehost 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Licensing, Migration, and Compliance

Introduction: The End of an Era for EPLAN Licensing

As the industrial automation world accelerates toward digital twins and cloud-integrated engineering, EPLAN remains the undisputed gold standard for electrical, fluid, and mechatronic CAE design. However, a seismic shift is coming. With the anticipated release of EPLAN 2026, the company is expected to double down on its new licensing infrastructure—making “EPLAN Rehost 2026” one of the most critical search terms for IT managers, engineering leads, and compliance officers in 2025 and 2026.

• Subscription licenses (EPLAN Cloud, rental): ReHost is included at no extra cost.
• Perpetual licenses with active maintenance: One free ReHost per 12 months; each additional costs €150–€300 (depending on region).
• Perpetual licenses without maintenance: ReHost is blocked unless back‑maintenance fees are paid.
• Dongle‑to‑Softlock conversion: Requires a one‑time fee (approx. €250) plus shipping of the physical dongle back to EPLAN (within 60 days).

• Hardware-locked dongles (USB)
• Classic CodeMeter containers
• Legacy network licenses (WIBU-Systems)

Introduction

1. Improve performance: Enhance the speed, reliability, and responsiveness of its software solutions.
2. Increase scalability: Support growing user demands and large-scale projects.
3. Enhance security: Implement robust security measures to protect user data and intellectual property.
4. Streamline operations: Simplify maintenance, updates, and future development.