Disadvantages of Using Free Software in Business
                     Disadvantages of Using Free Software in 
Business
David Bowie
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As many app users, we generally come across a common question why we 
should use paid software applications while there are many free tools readily 
available for us. Some are available completely free while others are free to 
try for limited time. Free options might be good for personal websites or blogs 
but for business purposes it is better to go for paid ones which offer premium 
features and service.
People generally prefer free tools because they are available free of cost. But 
these free tools may not provide the functionality that is specific to your 
business. There will be many challenges in using free tools especially in terms 
of customization, scalability and reliability.
For instance, if you are running an online business then the site has to be good 
in all aspects to generate business revenues. In addition to having a reliable 
hosting it is essential to have a good website monitoring service to keep the 
website active for user activity. 
Additionally, you can also generate considerable amount of revenues by using 
a good web based adserver tool for placing the advertisements and monetizing 
the site. When such multiple functionalities need to be bundled together, free 
tools are not viable because they are more prone to integrity issues with other 
software tools.
Here are some reason why using free software is not a viable option for 
businesses :
 Many of the free versions have their own drawbacks, the major one being 
that they do not provide spam protection and typically associate with 
viruses like adware & malware and links to malicious websites. These tools 
do not offer the advanced form of security that is usually provided with paid 
premium services.
 Most of the freeware services when installed generally include unwanted 
ads such as popups and banner ads to promote other services. This can 
become an issue in your website and may irritate your website users.
 Free tools offer limited option for customization. However, with paid 
services the businesses will have higher flexibility for customizing the 
features.
For instance, consider using a free invoicing or billing software for business 
purpose. Using free tools may not provide flexible features in billing and may 
also restrict the scability allowing only limited number of users. On contrary, 
paid billing software is scalable to any number of users, and it can also be 
shared with other business partners.
Freewares less likely provide technical support for their products. The 
software do not get updates regularly and when issues happen there will be no 
accountability. If something goes wrong or software support is needed there 
will be no expert resource for seeking help. Particularly, it is risky to rely on 
free tools for critical aspects of your business.
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