freeware
English
Etymology
From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.
Noun
freeware (uncountable)
- (software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.
- Coordinate terms: payware, shareware
Derived terms
- non-freeware
Related terms
- abandonware
- adware
- baitware
- censorware
- crippleware
- demoware
- donationware
- postcardware
- shareware
- spyware
- trialware
Translations
free of charge software
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See also
- freedomware
- free software
- open-source software
- public domain software
Spanish
Noun
freeware m (plural freewares)
- freeware