Freemium vs. Paid Gate

Decide whether to offer a free tier, free trial, or go straight to paid.

How to use

• /freemium-vs-paid-gate Apply 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:

1. Does the product have natural network effects? (More users = better for everyone)
2. What's the marginal cost per free user? (Near zero, moderate, or high)
3. How long until the user hits the aha moment? (Minutes, days, or weeks)
4. Is the buyer the same person as the user?
5. Do competitors offer a strong free tier?