Mellel 6.6.5 is Here!
Mellel 6.6.5 is a special version of Mellel. It doesn't contain any new features but it does contain a major change: a new licensing system. This new system took a considerable amount of care and work, both inside Mellel and on our servers, and opens up the possibility for exciting new developments in the future.
The new licensing system benefits Mellel users by having only one license, when you sign-up to the trial, you receive a license with the trial details, when you make a purchase, the trial is removed from the license and the license becomes purchased, when you upgrade, the upgrade applies to the same license, without needing to enter a new license code.
If you have Mellel installed on multiple computers, purchasing an upgrade will apply to all computers without requiring you to enter a new license on the other computers.
Another major advantage is that the license is associated with your email, this makes it very easy to install Mellel on a new computer, all you need to do is to sign in, by verifying your email address, and the license will be loaded into Mellel without requiring you to enter a license code.
The new licensing system will make pirating Mellel harder and while this doesn't really change your user experience, it does help make Mellel stronger as a business which means we'll be able to invest more in improving and maintaining Mellel.
In addition to the new license mechanism, Mellel 6.6.5 marks a change in the trial conditions and post-trial conditions. The trial is now 14 days instead of 30 and ends after 14 actual days and not days of use. Unlike the old trial mechanism, when the trial ends, Mellel doesn't stop working. Instead it enters a "free" mode which lets you to open, print, export any Mellel document and edit short documents (up to 5 pages). This retains some usefulness by allowing you to view any document, and also continue experimenting and learning to use Mellel with short documents, you can, of course, purchase Mellel while in this mode to restore full functionality.
The free mode is also available if you have an old license whose free update period is over. This lets users that stopped updating for any reason, keep a modern copy of Mellel and maintain access to their old document. Of-course they can jump back to full activity by purchasing an upgrade.
It is clear that the new licenses rewrites the experience for new Mellel users, but what does it mean for holders of "old school" (Or as we call them in our corporate headquarters, "legacy") licenses? The answer is the license you have will be automatically converted to the new style license (without hurting the old license so you can keep running the older version without trouble).
Release Notes
- New Licensing System
- Modern License - License is stored on the server and cached locally.
- Automatic Propagation - Purchases and upgrades done on one computer are recognized automatically on all computers.
- Email Sign-In - License is activated by signing in using your email. No need to enter an activation key.
- License Details Window - License details, status, and management options are clearly indicated in the new license details window.
- Legacy License Support - Legacy licenses are converted automatically, preserving all of your entitlements.
- Web Based Purchase - Purchase of new licenses and upgrades is done via your default web browser for a more reliable and reassuring operation.
- Extendable License - Extend the license at any time. Lets you take advantage of sales and special offers before the end of the free updates period.
- Free Mode - When the free trial ends or if your purchased license doesn't cover this version, Mellel continues to operate, allowing you to open, view, print and export any Mellel document and edit short (up to 5 pages) documents.
You can read the full release notes here.
Upgrade Cost
- Mellel purchased January 2024 or later – free
- Otherwise – $44.99
Choose Mellel > Check for Updates to check your upgrade status.
