Word of the day - Freemium

[Jace]

Freemium (Free-mi-uhm)

Meaning: A pricing model is when the basic product or service is free,
but extra features must be paid for.

Sample sentence: a game was downloaded that was a Freemium but required a fee to access advanced features.

 

[Ruthanne]

Some telephone companies now offer a free cell phone but then you have to pay a monthly fee and sometimes insurance, too. I guess that's an example of a freemium.

 

[Kaila]

Be careful when seeing the word "Free!" because there very well might be a significant and substantial freemium involved.

(I had not heard of this word. Thank you, @Jace !)

 

[hollydolly]

This is the first time I've learned of the word Freemium

 

[Paco Dennis]

Software programs offer a freemium/demo of their products. To get some or all of the features cost some $. The programs can range from aprox. $20 to $1000.

 

[Jeni]

This post made me laugh ... one word to simply explain the misuse of the word FREE in advertising