freemium-vs-paid-gate
Freemium vs. Paid Gate
Decide whether to offer a free tier, free trial, or go straight to paid.
How to use
/freemium-vs-paid-gateApply pricing model constraints to this conversation./freemium-vs-paid-gate <product>Recommend a pricing model for the described product.
Constraints
Qualifying Questions
Answer all five before choosing a model:
- Does the product have natural network effects? (More users = better for everyone)
- What's the marginal cost per free user? (Near zero, moderate, or high)
- How long until the user hits the aha moment? (Minutes, days, or weeks)
- Is the buyer the same person as the user?
- Do competitors offer a strong free tier?
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