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• Posted May 14, 2012, 10:53 a.m. - 12 years, 5 months ago

Free Trials Vs Paid Software

Here at Iceni, we offer a free trial for our PDF editing software and therefore understand how important a trial can be in fulfilling a customer’s needs. At Iceni, we offer a free trial of the in-fix PDF editing software so that our customers can trial our product and evaluate its features and functionality before parting with their cash for the full product price.
But what are five things to consider when upgrading your software trial to the full software package?

 

 

 

1)    Is the product right for you? There’s no point in downloading a free trial if you aren’t going to evaluate if the product will fulfil your PDF editing needs. By getting the most from your free trial download you can then fully familiarise yourself with all the product has to offer, it’s features, its usability and ultimately, how suitable it is for you.

 

2)    How often do you expect to use the product? PDF editing software can vary in price and you really need to consider how often you will require the PDF editing facility before making a purchase. With so many free trials and free open source PDF editing software, you should only consider purchasing a PDF editor if it is required on a regular basis.

 

3)    How do free PDF editors compare? You can’t justify a cost for a PDF editor without also checking the facilities provided by a free PDF editor. By downloading and testing a free PDF editor you can familiarise yourself with its features and compare them with those provided by a PDF editor such as in-fix. The ease of use and speed provided by a full purchase piece of software such as in-fix should be the reason you opt to buy.

 
4)    Does the product purchase come with free updates? There are many pieces of software which are released which still have un-detected issues in them. For example, Microsoft Windows provides updates every other Tuesday for on-going problems that are detected. Ensure your PDF editor comes with an update facility for any issues detected.

 

5)    How much does the product cost? Ultimately, it all comes down to this. Can you justify the cost for the full version PDF editor? Products which come at a cost tend to be much easier to use, much quicker to work with and of a higher standard than a free PDF editor. The trial download should highlight this and help you with your decision.

 

 
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