Freeware

+**Freeware** is [Software](/wiki/software) distributed at no cost, allowing users to obtain and use it without monetary payment. Unlike [Free Software](/wiki/free_software), its source code is typically proprietary, and redistribution rights may be restricted by the developer.

+## See also

+- [Shareware](/wiki/shareware)

+- [Proprietary Software](/wiki/proprietary_software)

+- [Open Source](/wiki/open_source)