EndpointOps

Software Metering

Learn how to create a software metering rule for a specific application, mark it as licensed, and drill into per-endpoint usage history.

1 min
July 28, 2026

What You'll Learn

How to create a Software Metering rule for a specific application
How to scope a metering rule to all endpoints or specific ones
How to mark a metered application as licensed
Where to review saved metering rules and their usage summary
How to open per-endpoint usage detail for a specific application

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Software Metering rule actually track?

A metering rule tracks usage of a specific application, matched by its software entry, file name, and optional product name and file version, so usage can be attributed to the exact application version rather than just an executable name.

What does the Is Licensed toggle do?

It marks whether the metered application is considered licensed. This lets a metering rule distinguish licensed software usage from unlicensed usage in reporting.

Can I see usage history for a single endpoint?

Yes. Opening an application's usage detail (for example, Microsoft Edge Usage for a named endpoint) shows a usage-count trend by date alongside a table of individual sessions with PID, start time, and end time.

Can a metering rule apply to only some endpoints?

Yes. The Scope field on a metering rule supports targeting all endpoints or a narrower selection.