Glossary
P10
The small-business IBM i software tier, also subscription-only for new purchases since May 7, 2024.
P10 covers most single-partition small and mid-size IBM i shops. Like P05, new perpetual P10 licenses are no longer available; unlimited-user licensing becomes cost-competitive with per-user licensing around 200 users at this tier.
Related Terms
IBM i Software Tier
IBM's per-core software licensing classification for IBM i (P05, P10, P20, P30, P40, P50), tied to processor performance and determining OS and middleware pricing.
P05
The entry IBM i software tier, subscription-only for new purchases and license transfers since May 7, 2024.
Subscription License
A recurring annual IBM i software license fee, now the only option for new P05/P10 purchases and the structure behind the P20/P30 bundle tiers.