prøveversjon

Prøveversjon, eller trial version, is a software release intended for evaluation before purchase. It is commonly offered by developers to allow potential customers to test core features, assess compatibility with their systems, and gauge whether the product meets their needs. The content and limitations of a prøveversjon vary by publisher and product.

Forms of a prøveversjon include time-limited trials, feature-limited trials, and demonstrations with watermarks or restricted saving/exporting. Time-limited trials expire after a set period, such as 7, 14, or 30 days. Feature-limited trials restrict certain capabilities or remove advanced options. Some trials display banners or watermarks and require user registration or activation keys. Many prøveversjoner use online verification or hardware-locking to enforce terms.

Licensing and lifecycle: After expiry, the software may stop functioning or revert to a reduced mode unless a paid license is acquired. Some products offer extended trial periods or conversion to a full license through purchase. Vendors may collect usage data during the trial under their privacy policy.

Differences from related concepts: A beta is an early, pre-release version intended for testing and feedback, often unstable. A demo or demonstration version showcases features but is not always intended for real evaluation and may have its own restrictions. An evaluation copy is a business-oriented form of a prøveversjon provided to organizations for testing before buying.

In Norwegian IT terminology, prøveversjon is a common term used across software, games, and digital services as part of try-before-you-buy strategies.