The difference between the floating version and the independent version of arcgis lies in the different flexibility and authorization methods.

1, the flexibility is different: the floating version is flexible, the stand-alone version must be bound to a fixed machine, and the process of migrating to other machines is complicated and limited by the number of times.

2. Floating use is an authorization method, which allows you to install copies of ArcGIS, Desktop, ArcGIS, Engine runtime, ArcInfo and Workstation on multiple computers. You can install and use the extension module, install the stand-alone version, and apply for authorization independently using the machine number.