Shareware or freeware.
Shareware
Shareware
Shareware
trial versions are generally free to download and install, but have limited usability and are limited use.
ShareWare and Open Source software are two types of software that are freely distributed.
This is often known as a demo, trialware, or shareware.
Freeware
Shareware
Software can be both patented and copyrighted. Patents protect the functionality and design of the software, while copyrights protect the expression of the software code.
the software that belong to a party who have the legal rights, are called copyrighted software. only those who have a license from the copyrighted party can use change or distribute this software. this software has a legal binding some of the companies of this type are microsoft, macromedia, adobe etc.
Software is typically protected by copyright, which gives the creator exclusive rights to control how the software is used, distributed, and reproduced. Patents, on the other hand, protect inventions and processes, but they can also be used to protect certain aspects of software, such as unique algorithms or methods.
Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.