Shareware
WordNet
noun
(1) Software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From share + ware a contraction of software; popularized by Bob Wallace
Noun
- : A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
Related terms
- abandonware
- adware
- baitware
- censorware
- crippleware
- demoware
- donationware
- freeware
- postcardware
- spyware
- trialware