freeware

Meaning

Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

Synonyms

free software

free ware

Translations

gratuiciel

Freeware

graticiel

δωρεάν λογισμικό

δωρεάν λογισμικό*

graticiel or gratuiciel

logiciel gratuit

logiciel public

freeware

programma gratuito

software di pubblico dominio

programum a res non còst

freeware

Etymology

From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.