In 2025 Chaos changed the names surrounding different licence types so we're here to explain it.
Named User
Simply the Named User means the licence is assigned to a single user to be used only by them. You are not fixed to a single machine nor need to deactivate to switch, simply close Chaos based apps on one machine then launch it on the next machine ensuring you are correctly logged in!
This is great for single users as it is the cheaper and simpler option. The obvious limitation is that if used in a larger team, reassigning the licence to a different user can only really be done via Chaos. So if that person was to go on holiday the licence will be unusable or if they left the company, you may have to wait a day or two until the licence is back in use.
Floating Licence
Floating licences are designed for teams, where the licences stay in a pool ready to be checked out by users on a first-come, first-serve basis. These licences don't require an admin to assign and re-assign licences, they simply add users to the organisation and then the Chaos system takes over. After a user logs in to the licence system and loads up their Chaos product, if a licence is free, the user automatically checks it out and is allowed to use the product.
This is great for teams where users are not always using their licence meaning only a few licences can be used for a number of team members on a basis that the number on licences you have is equal to the amount of users who need to use the licence at the same time. This is a great way to reduce cost but also reduce admin time on keeping track of who has what licence.