shareware
/ˈʃɛrˌwɛr/
noun
- Software that is distributed for free on a trial basis, with the expectation that users will pay for it if they continue to use it.
- I downloaded a shareware game that lets me play for 30 days before I have to buy it.
- Many small developers release their programs as shareware to reach a wider audience.
- The shareware version had limited features, but the full version was available for a small fee.