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Software distribution
Licenses
Beerware
Floating licensing
Free and open-source
Free
Open source
Freely redistributable
License-free
Proprietary
Public domain
Source-available
Compensation models
Adware
Commercial software
Retail software
Crippleware
Crowdfunding
Freemium
Freeware
Pay what you want
Careware
Donationware
Open-core model
Postcardware
Shareware
Nagware
Trialware
Delivery methods
Digital distribution
File sharing
On-premises
Pre-installed
Product bundling
Retail software
Sneakernet
Software as a service
Deceptive and/or illicit
Unwanted software bundling
Malware
Infostealer
Ransomware
Spyware
Trojan horse
Worm
Scareware
Shovelware
Software release life cycle
Abandonware
End-of-life
Long-term support
Software maintenance
Software maintainer
Software publisher
Vaporware
list
Copy protection
Digital rights management
Software protection dongle
License manager
Product activation
Product key
Software copyright
Software license server
Software patent
Torrent poisoning
Subcategories
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
F
Freemium
(2 C, 12 P)
Freeware
(7 C, 167 P)
S
Shareware
(6 C, 65 P)
Categories
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Proprietary software
Compensation methods