Commercial terms confirmed September 10, 2026. These terms are separate from the activation UI, which is still awaiting release verification.
| Edition | Initial purchase | Included maintenance | Optional renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Sentry Free | Free | No Pro purchase needed for free features | Not applicable |
| Media Sentry Pro, one production site | $39 one-time | One year of updates and support | $39 for another year, manually renewed |
| Media Sentry Pro, five production sites | $99 one-time | One year of updates and support | $99 for another year, manually renewed |
The initial Pro purchase is one-time, not an automatic subscription. Annual maintenance renewal is optional and manual, at the same price for the selected tier. Installed Pro functionality continues after maintenance expires. Neither the purchase nor continued use includes lifetime updates or lifetime support.
Free includes inventory, usage evidence, duplicate analysis, previews, Protect, Ignore, diagnostics, and restore. Pro adds quarantine and eligible permanent deletion. The free core remains required alongside the Pro add-on.
Maintenance expiry and permission to run installed Pro are distinct. Expiring the updates/support period must not switch off the installed cleanup functionality. License entry, activation feedback, site reassignment, and how renewal appears in the product remain draft pending the final integration. No staging-site allowance, refund rule, tax treatment, or renewal backdating rule is specified by this guide.