Update vs Upgrade -- what's the difference?

These two terms are often confused. In short:

🔄 Update – free

Smaller improvements within the same major version (e.g. 14.1 → 14.1.2).
Bug fixes, better stability, minor enhancements.

ProfiCAD checks for updates automatically every time it starts. If an update is available, it offers to install it. Just click.

⚠️ The automatic check never performs an upgrade – that is always your decision. There can be various reasons:

• The upgrade is paid and you don't want to deal with it yet
• Your current version suits you perfectly
• You need to stay compatible with colleagues
• You plan to upgrade later

⬆️ Upgrade – paid

Moving to a new major version (e.g. 13 → 14).
Brings significant news – new features, a redesigned interface and so on. You download and install the new version yourself.

Summary

💡 Pro tip: Always install updates – they are free and fix bugs. Consider an upgrade once you see what the new version brings – you will find an overview of what's new on our website.