Your organization is considering using software from a software manufacturer that offers three different licensing options: 

(1) A perpetual license at a cost of $3,750 with an upgrade to the next release fee of $2,500.

(2) A monthly subscription license at a cost of $175 per month.

(3) An annual subscription license at a cost of $1,500 per year. 

Technical support and all access to all new releases of the software are included with the subscription licenses but cost an additional $35 per month with the perpetual license option. The software manufacturer intends to make a major upgrade within the next year or two. Your organization will need 20 copies of the software and intends to use this software for at least the next five years. Which licensing option is best for your organization?