Bold Reports licensing
How is Bold Reports licensed?
Bold Reports is licensed per user, or per application for On-Premises. It is never priced per developer, per server or per report. Cloud costs $999 per month and On-Premises $499 per month, each with 100 users included, or On-Premises costs $1,499 per month per application with unlimited users. Every edition includes the designer, the viewer, embedding and the report server, with no separate license.
Last updated: November 11, 2026. Prices are in USD and exclude taxes.
The licensing unit
Is Bold Reports licensed per user, per server, or per report?
Bold Reports is licensed per user, or per application for On-Premises. It is never priced per developer or per report, and there is no per-server license. Developers are unlimited in every edition, so adding developers never changes the price.
- Per userLicensed
- Per applicationLicensed, On-Premises
- Per developerNever priced
- Per serverNo license
- Per reportNever priced
| Plan | Licensed by | Price | Users included | Additional users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud | User | $999 per month | 100 | $5 per user per month |
| On-Premises, per user | User | $499 per month | 100 | $3 per user per month |
| On-Premises, per application | Application | $1,499 per month per application | Unlimited | None to buy |
Three examples, before small business and regional discounts:
Cloud
100 users on Cloud
100 users are included.
Per month$999
On-Premises, per user
250 users On-Premises
$499, plus 150 additional users at $3 ($450), less the 10% volume discount on the last 50 of them ($15).
Per month$934with the volume discount
On-Premises, per application
One application, unlimited users
One application.
Per month$1,499
Volume discounts of 10% to 60% apply to additional users on the per-user plans: the first 100 additional users are full price, and each further block of 100 gets 10% more off, up to 60%. Each rate applies only to the users within that block. Optional AI credits cost $40 per 1,000 credits, or you can bring your own key. Small business and regional discounts are on the pricing page: Can Bold Reports offer a better price? A free Community License is available for eligible customers: Who qualifies for the Bold Reports Community License? The two deployments are compared on the deployment page: Bold Reports Cloud or On-Premises?
End users
Do I need a license for each end user who views a report, including in embedded apps?
It depends on the plan.
Cloud and On-Premises, per user
100 users included
Cloud and On-Premises per-user plans include 100 users, and you can add more in blocks of 5 with volume discounts.
On-Premises, per application
Unlimited users
On-Premises per-application licensing includes unlimited users for each application.
What is included
Do I need a separate license for the designer and the viewer?
No. Every edition includes the complete Bold Reports platform, including report design and viewing, and no feature costs extra to turn on. Report server functionality is also included in every Bold Reports edition, with no separate license.
Report design Included
Report viewing Included
Report server Included, no separate license
Embedded and OEM
How is licensing structured for embedded or OEM scenarios?
Embedded reporting is included in every edition, with no separate embedding license. OEM and ISV licensing is available for software vendors and SaaS providers. Redistribution rights depend on the licensing agreement, so contact the sales team for OEM, ISV, or redistribution requirements.
Every edition includes the full platform
- Report design
- Native RDL/RDLC support
- Embedded reporting
- Scheduling
- Exporting
- Security controls
- Multi-tenancy
- White-labeling
Every edition includes the full platform: report design, native RDL/RDLC support, embedded reporting, scheduling, exporting, security controls, multi-tenancy, and white-labeling. Editions differ only in deployment (Cloud or On-Premises). How embedding works is on the embedded reporting page: How do I embed Bold Reports in my application?
Report limits
Are there limits on how many reports I can create?
No. Bold Reports does not limit the number of reports you can design, publish, or manage.
- Design: no limit
- Publish: no limit
- Manage: no limit
Subscription
Does Bold Reports offer perpetual licensing?
Bold Reports primarily offers subscription licensing, which includes continuous access to updates, maintenance and support. Contact the sales team to discuss the licensing options available for your organization.
Two more limits to know before you buy.
If you want to
Pay by server
There is no per-server license, so a team that wants to pay by server has the per-application plan, On-Premises, as its closest option.
Closest optionOn-Premises, per application
If you need
OEM, ISV, or redistribution terms
OEM, ISV, and redistribution terms are set in an agreement and are not on the price list.
General termsThe general terms are in the Bold Reports terms of use.
Syncfusion customers
Does my existing Syncfusion license cover Bold Reports?
It can. Some customers are already covered by an existing Syncfusion project, division, retail, or global license, so check your current license with the sales team before buying.
- Project license
- Division license
- Retail license
- Global license
Trial to paid
What changes when I go from trial to paid?
When you upgrade from the trial to a paid plan, your existing reports, data sources, dashboards, schedules and other configurations stay intact. You don't need to recreate reports or re-import data; the upgrade only updates your license and plan entitlements.
Trial
No credit card. 30 days with a work email, or 15 days with a personal email.
Upgrade
Only your license and plan entitlements are updated.
Paid plan
A 30-day return policy with a full refund.
The trial needs no credit card and lasts 30 days with a work email, or 15 days with a personal email: How long is the Bold Reports free trial? After a purchase, Bold Reports offers a 30-day return policy with a full refund within 30 days.
Questions
What else do buyers ask about licensing and price?
Short answers from the Bold Reports FAQ. See all 78 questions.
Is Bold Reports pricing published, or do I have to contact sales?
Bold Reports pricing is published, with no per-developer fees. Cloud starts at $999 per month for 100 users, On-Premises starts at $499 per month for 100 users, and On-Premises per application costs $1,499 per month with unlimited users.
What is included in the embedded license versus the standalone server license?
There is no separate embedded license. Every edition includes the full platform: report design, native RDL/RDLC support, embedded reporting, scheduling, exporting, security controls, multi-tenancy and white-labeling.
Is a report server included with Bold Reports, or licensed separately?
Report server functionality is included in every Bold Reports edition, with no separate license. Every edition includes the complete Bold Reports platform, including report design and viewing.
Is there a free Community License for Bold Reports?
Yes. A free Community License is available for eligible customers. Contact the Bold Reports sales team to check whether you qualify.
How long is the Bold Reports free trial?
The Bold Reports free trial needs no credit card and lasts 30 days when you sign up with a work email, or 15 days with a personal email. The trial includes the full platform capabilities.
What if Bold Reports doesn't work for us after we buy?
Bold Reports offers a 30-day return policy with a full refund within 30 days. Before you buy, you can test the full platform in a free trial: 30 days with a work email, or 15 days with a personal email, with no credit card.
The subscription is expensive. What do I get for the price?
A Bold Reports subscription includes an embedded reporting platform, Report Server, scheduling, Report Designer, SSRS RDL compatibility, white-label deployment, multi-tenant architecture and enterprise support. Pricing is published, with no per-developer fees.
Ten minutes, no form
What can I do in the next 10 minutes?
Enter your user count in the Bold Reports pricing calculator and see your monthly price, with no form to fill in. Other buyer questions are answered in the Bold Reports FAQ.