Free access strategies

What stays free and for how long.

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Evaluate paid features for a limited period.

A lasting free tier with optional paid features.

Comparison within this category
Concept	Features	Advantages	Limitations	Suitable situations	Combination conditions
Free trial	Time-limited evaluation	Try paid capabilities	Expiry and conversion decisions	Value visible during trial	Subscription after explicit choice
Freemium	Ongoing free feature scope	Users can stay free	Free tier needs funding	Useful optional enhancements	Subscriptions or non-consumables