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Demoware vs Shareware - What's the difference?

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Shareware is a related term of demoware.



In computing terms the difference between demoware and shareware

is that demoware is a cut-down demonstration version of a computer program so that it can be tried before purchase while shareware is a type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

demoware

English

Noun

(-)
  • (computing) A cut-down demonstration version of a computer program so that it can be tried before purchase.

    • Related terms

    * abandonware * baitware * bloatware * crippleware * donationware * freeware * malware * postcardware * shareware * software * trialware

    shareware

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (computing) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

    • Related terms

    * abandonware * adware * baitware * censorware * crippleware * demoware * donationware * freeware * postcardware * spyware * trialware

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