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What do “free”, “shareware”, “free to try” and “30-day trial” mean?

April 26, 2017Free mean shareware

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What do “free”, “shareware”, “free to try” and “30-day trial” mean?

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With free products, the product and product license are offered free of charge and the downloaded version is fully functional. Shareware products are also free to download, but the author requests a small fee if you enjoy and regularly use their product. With free to try products, the product is free to download but with limited functionality. You have the option at anytime to upgrade to a full version. With 30-day trial software, the product is free to download and sometimes has limited functionality. After 30-days, a prompt will appear giving you the choice to either purchase or deactivate the software.