Sep 1st, 2008
How to name software product line editions
If you decide to split your software product into several editions with different settings then you will likely wonder how to name them. Naming software editions depends upon what do you offer and what do you limit in each edition. There are several common approaches in building editions:
- Functional limitation (F)
- Environmental or purpose usage limitation (U)
- Limitation of number of installations (N)
Here is a list of common edition names. The hints in parenthesis designate which of the approaches each name suits better.
Level 1
Junior (F)
Beginner (F)
Student (U)
Educational (U)
Light (F)
Lite (F)
Bronze (F,U,N)
Empower (F,U,N)
Starter (F)
Level 2
Standard (F,U,N)
Regular (F,U,N)
Intermediate (F,U,N)
Personal (U,N)
Home (U,N)
Silver (F,U,N)
Level 3
Advanced (F,U)
Professional (F,U)
Business (F,U,N)
Commercial (F,U)
SOHO /Small Office or Home Office/ (F,U,N)
Company (F,U,N)
Gold (F,U,N)
Mega (F,U,N)
Level 4
Deluxe (F,U,N)
Architect (F,U,N)
Site (F,U,N)
Enterprise (F,U,N)
Platinum (F,U,N)
Premium (F,U,N)
Exclusive (F,U,N)
Ultimate (F,U,N)
This list gives you an idea how to get started with your own software editions. Combine names from different levels to build your own successful product line.
If you know more naming examples then post them as comments please.
Thanks to this list I’ve just changed my mind about my upcoming release of Scanahand. I initially wanted to release a basic and premium edition, but now it will be a standard and premium edition.