I've listed plugins that require only your computer to run, and SoundToys are still using iLok (I know that iLok have been experimenting with a software-based authentication system, but they haven't got it working yet)

I think there are enough alternative plugin developers to forego beta testing iLok's software authentication system.

• https://old.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/gl1wel/can_i_get_an_amen_that_ilok_fucking_blows/
• https://old.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/comments/fqputb/ilok_servers_down/
• https://old.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/7tc4gs/fuck_ilok/
• https://old.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/comments/4uyoy9/can_we_all_just_agree_to_fucking_fire_pace_and/
• https://old.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/comments/418znw/ilok_is_like_the_tsa_they_will_never_stop_all_the/