Software licensing doesn't always live inside an installer file. When a program needs a physical license media hardware key, you're choosing among USB dongles, security keys, and in one case a CD plus dongle combo. The decision tension is that each key is tied to a specific software family: a FARO 3D scanning dongle won't unlock Kofax Ascent Capture, and a MICROS E7 key won't help Datacard ID Works. The four options below span $10 to $4,799.20, so the useful first question is not 'which is cheapest' but 'which one matches the software you already own or plan to install.'
Quick take
Quick take: Pick the FARO dongle if you're inside FARO's 3D scanning or metrology ecosystem. Choose the Kofax SafeNet key for an Ascent Capture 7.5 HASP dongle at a modest price. The MICROS E7 key is the least expensive listed option but carries a California Prop 65 warning. The Datacard ID Works kit is the only package here that pairs installation media with a USB security dongle.
Listed price comparison
Listed price range: lowest $10, highest $4,799.20. The table compares the four listed prices.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Kofax SafeNet USB Dongle AC 7.5 Standard ENG License Key HASP | USD 20.00 | |
| FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP SOFTS0302 SOFTS0371 3D Scan | USD 4,799.20 | |
| MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE | USD 10.00 | |
| Datacard ID Works Standard v6.5 Identification Software CD & USB Dongle Key | USD 699.99 |
Decision matrix
| Your situation | Strong match | Why it fits | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Need a USB HASP key for Kofax Ascent Capture | Kofax SafeNet USB Dongle AC 7.5 Standard ENG License Key HASP | Named for Kofax SafeNet AC 7.5 Standard and described as a USB license dongle. | No CD or media is included; you'd still need your Kofax software. |
| Need an authentic FARO software activation key for 3D scanning | FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP SOFTS0302 SOFTS0371 3D Scan | Genuine FARO USB key with original protective storage case and factory Keys, for FARO scanning/metrology modules. | Highest listed price in this group and only relevant to FARO systems. |
| Want the lowest listed price on a MICROS E7 USB security key | MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE | Model USB Software Security Key with mpn 100074-279 and a $10 listed price. | Listing includes a California Prop 65 warning and the condition is used. |
| Need physical media plus a dongle for ID card software | Datacard ID Works Standard v6.5 Identification Software CD & USB Dongle Key | Complete pre-owned kit with retail case, installation CD, instruction booklet, and SafeNet Sentinel USB key. | CD format means you'll need an optical drive or an equivalent way to read the disc. |
Product notes
Kofax SafeNet USB Dongle AC 7.5 Standard ENG License Key HASP
This SafeNet HASP dongle is named for Kofax Ascent Capture 7.5, so if that's the product you're licensing, the key's label matches your environment. It is a USB license dongle/security key with the Standard license category, and it supports one device. The USD 20.00 listed price is on the low end of this comparison. The trade-off is fit: a Kofax AC 7.5 HASP key is not a general-purpose token, so it only helps if Kofax Ascent Capture is the software you need to unlock. For a shopper outside the Kofax world, this specific key won't be useful.
FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP SOFTS0302 SOFTS0371 3D Scan
If FARO's 3D scanning or metrology software is what you're running, this USB dongle is the only entry here tied directly to the FARO family. It is an authentic FARO license key for SOFTS0302 and SOFTS0371 and includes the original protective storage case plus factory Keys. The attribute set lists it as a CMM Machine instrument, which reinforces the measurement side of the product. The main limitation is the USD 4,799.20 price: it is the highest listed price in this group, so the purchase only makes sense when you have a FARO module waiting for that exact hardware authorization.
MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE
The MICROS E7 USB dongle is the least expensive option in this comparison at USD 10.00. It is identified by mpn 100074-279 and model USB Software Security Key, so the match to MICROS E7 software is right in the name. The product carries a California Prop 65 warning and is in used condition, which are two practical points to weigh before purchase. Because this is a license key/dongle rather than a media kit, the value depends on whether you already have MICROS E7 software in place. If you do, this is the lowest-priced listed key here.
Datacard ID Works Standard v6.5 Identification Software CD & USB Dongle Key
This is the only option in this group that combines the installation media and the USB security key in one package. The set includes the Datacard ID Works Standard v6.5 CD, the retail case, an instruction booklet, and the SafeNet Sentinel USB dongle required to activate the software. It is listed as a Utility Suite with the Standard license category. The USD 699.99 price is the second-highest among the four, but the all-in-one nature can simplify setup if you're working with ID card software. The trade-off is the CD format: the installation machine needs a way to read the disc.
Final recommendation
If your software is FARO, choose the FARO license key with its factory case. For Kofax Ascent Capture, the Kofax SafeNet HASP dongle is the logical pick. Shoppers who want the lowest listed price should consider the MICROS E7 USB dongle if they can accept the Prop 65 warning and used condition. And if you're setting up Datacard ID Works Standard v6.5, the CD-plus-dongle kit gives you both media and key in one package. The right choice is the one that matches the software you run.
