freemium
Americannoun
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a sales strategy, especially on the internet, in which the basic product or service is free, but customers are charged for additional features and content.
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such a product or service.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of freemium
Example Sentences
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Crucially, Adobe outlined “a clearer path to monetization,” Murphy noted, and one that spans subscriptions, freemium, and token-based consumption credits.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
While Adobe’s freemium push increases its user base, ARR will be hurt in the short term, according to Jefferies analyst Brent Thill.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Discord, a messaging app largely used by young gamers, has a freemium model – it is free to sign-up, but additional features, including access to games, come with a pricetag.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
The privately held app has garnered about 175,000 users and, like its competitors, has a freemium model in which customers can elect to pay for certain features.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
More than 260,000 apps use a so-called freemium model where users pay nothing to download an app but have options to buy premium features, according to Data.ai, an app economy research firm.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
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