# Beta software: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A beta version is software distributed to test its operation and gather information before a more stable stage.
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# Beta software

A beta version is software distributed to test its operation and gather information before a more stable stage. It may be limited to a group or opened to more participants

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The alpha and beta labels do not guarantee an identical process across organisations. Features, limitations and incident handling need to be explained. A beta is not equivalent to an MVP either: an MVP is defined by learning about a hypothesis, although both may coincide in the same version.

Also known as

Beta version, Beta

Topics

[Marketing and sales](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/marketing-y-ventas)

## Related concepts

- [Minimum viable product](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/lean/minimum-viable-product.html)
- [Release early, release often](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/lean/release-early-release-often.html)
- [Early adopter](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/lean/early-adopter.html)