Freemium

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Abstract

This entry explores the burgeoning trend of “Freemium” pricing models in the digital age, blending free basic services with paid premium features. It delves into its implementation across diverse sectors, from email and cloud storage to social networking, analyzing its viability in the digital landscape. Discussing its popularity attributed to digitalization, the entry highlights promises and challenges for providers and outlines critical components for a successful freemium model. Addressing feature definition, monetization strategies, and conversion, it emphasizes the need for ongoing innovation. The entry anticipates freemium’s future growth, extending beyond business-to-consumer domains to industrial settings amidst digitalization.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElgar Encyclopedia of Pricing
EditorsAndreas Hinterhuber
Number of pages3
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Publication date2024
Pages83-85
Chapter13
ISBN (Print)9781035307302
ISBN (Electronic)9781035307319
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
SeriesElgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Freemium
  • Digitalization
  • Pricing models
  • Monetization
  • Digital transformation
  • Digital goods

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