Shareware
Shareware is a distribution model that allows people to try software before paying for certain features or continued use. It was common during various periods of software distribution
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
It differs from freeware, which is offered at no charge under a licence that may contain restrictions, and from free software, which is defined by the freedoms it grants. Trying a program does not equate to unlimited permission to modify or redistribute it. The terms should explain the scope and end of the trial.
Also known as
Trialware
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