trialware
Temporary program access
Trialware is software distributed for free but designed to stop working or lose features after a set period, typically 30 days.
The model lets potential buyers test the full product before committing to purchase.
Unlike freeware, trialware always comes with strings attached—either a countdown timer, disabled save functions, or watermarks that disappear only after paying.
I've been using the trialware version but it expires next week.
Restricted by duration
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- expiryEnd of validity
- deactivationRendering inoperative
sunset · lapse · termination · extension · renewal · clock · timeout
Hybrid monetization approach
- activationSetting into operation
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- EULASoftware license abbreviation
- agreementShared position between parties
purchase · upgrade · unlock · subscription · perpetual · conversion
Public display of opinion
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- previewAdvance showing sample
sample · evaluation · hands-on · test-drive · introduction · overview · sandbox
Limited in scope
- crippledSeverely damaged or impaired
- liteReduced in calories
- basicFundamental in nature
- reducedMade less in amount
constrained · watermarked · disabled · partial · truncated · stripped-down · hobbled · paywall
Remote-to-local data transfer
- installerOne who sets up
- betaGreek alphabet's second letter
- versionA distinct form
- updateNew version or information
patch · uninstall · compatibility · executable · setup · application · desktop · portable
time-limited
Restricted by duration
deactivation · sunset · lapse · termination · extension · renewal · clock · timeout
freemium
Hybrid monetization approach
- activationSetting into operation
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- EULASoftware license abbreviation
agreement · purchase · upgrade · unlock · subscription · perpetual · conversion
demonstration
Public display of opinion
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
preview · sample · evaluation · hands-on · test-drive · introduction · overview · sandbox
restricted
Limited in scope
reduced · constrained · watermarked · disabled · partial · truncated · stripped-down · hobbled · paywall
download
Remote-to-local data transfer
update · patch · uninstall · compatibility · executable · setup · application · desktop · portable
- free trialsfree sample, demo, test drive, tryout, day pass
- sharewarecrippleware, nagware, registration fees, try before buy, nag screens
- malwarevirus, viruses, worm, worms, trojan horse
- software licensinglicense agreement, EULA, license key, licensee, licensor
- unwanted softwarebloatware, crapware, grayware, junkware, PUP
trialwarefreeware
Complimentary computer programs
free software · open source software · abandonware · shareware · freemium
trialwarefreeware
Complimentary computer programs
open-source software · proprietary software · commercial software · abandonware
trial, trying, tried, trials, tries, software, adware, freeware, shareware