Freemium
//ˈfɹiː.miː.əm// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A product that is offered free of charge and supported by sales of a premium version. countable
"Most consumer-level cloud offerings would be labeled a freemium, which is a free version that is supported by a paid, premium version."
- 2 A business model that relies on offering a free version and charging for a premium version. uncountable
"So the only thing left would be using freemium as a means of gaining trial, with the potential to up-sell to a paid subscription."
Adjective
- 1 Offering basic services for free while charging a premium for advanced or special features. not-comparable
"When framing a business model within the consumer Internet space, we may hear about advertising-supported, freemium, subscription, or a hybrid model."
Synonyms
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More examples"When framing a business model within the consumer Internet space, we may hear about advertising-supported, freemium, subscription, or a hybrid model."
Etymology
Blend of free + premium.
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