What Is Shareware?

What is shareware? — Shareware is a rather loose term used to define software that is free to try, but must be purchase after a certain amount of time or uses. Shareware email clients include Microsoft Outlook, Ritlabs' The Bat!, and Corel WordPerfect Mail.

Shareware professionals even have their organization: ASP-Shareware.org

“ Since 1987, the ASP has been dedicated to the advancement of shareware, also known as try-before-you-buy software, as an alternative to conventional retail software. Today the ASP is a vibrant organization with hundreds of members around the world working together to improve their businesses and making it easier for computer users to find quality software at reasonable prices.”