Freeware
WordNet
noun
(1) Software that is provided without charge
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From free + ware a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman
Noun
- 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