Freemium or Free?
Yvik Ye
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We're currently using a Freemium model in Xspiral. What about you? Which model do you think works better - Freemium or Free?
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Aryan Kohli@aryan_kohli
I'm using a free model for my beta users.
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Freemium offers a balance by giving users a taste of the product while incentivizing upgrades for more features. Free can attract a larger user base but may struggle with monetization.
@lightfield Yes. Freemium does seem to offer a balanced approach, giving users a taste while encouraging upgrades for more features.
If you're a small team, on a budget and optionally, have the problem/solution validated, then you don;t have to sell for free.
i prefer freemium
i prefer freemium
At Gleans (gleans.me) we are using a free model for our beta users. Both models have their benefits but free helps us get feedback fast.
@andreas_sohns It is a smart way to gather feedback quickly. We're considering how to balance that with monetization in the long run.
We use a freemium model currently. The free tier gets users hooked and showcases the core value, while premium plans drive revenue. I think freemium generally works better than pure free if you can make the economics work. Free is tough to monetize unless you have huge scale or strong indirect monetization like ads.