DT3 vs. DT2 Pro license change question

Yes, that is correct. If you want to use DEVONthink on more than two computers, regardless of its usage, you need to purchase an additional seat.

If so, this seems like a major step backwards for single users.

Actually, if you read through previous threads in the Forums you will find that ~85% of our users are running DEVONthink on only one or two Macs.