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Shareware vs Freeware - What's the difference?

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Freeware is a related term of shareware.



In computing terms the difference between shareware and freeware

is that shareware is a type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience while freeware is complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

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

    References

    freeware

    English

    (wikipedia freeware)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

    • Related terms

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

    See also

    * free software * open-source software * public domain software