Question

Compare and Contrast Freeware and Shareware.

Answer 1

Software that is freely available, allows copying and further distribution but not modification, and has no source code, is sometimes referred to as freeware. Only specific user types are permitted to use the software, such as for private and non-commercial activities.

Shareware is software that is made accessible with the permission to redistribute copies; nevertheless, a license price must be paid if one plans to use the program, usually after a predetermined amount of time. Shareware’s source code is unavailable, and changes to the program are prohibited.