non-free software
"Non-free software" is characterized by restrictions on use, modification, and distribution, contrasting with free and open-source software.
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(technical)Software that imposes restrictions on its use, modification, or distribution, often through licensing agreements, without providing access to its source code.
Example
- The application is non-free software, meaning users cannot legally alter or distribute it without permission.
- Due to its non-free software status, the program requires a license purchase for full access.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "non-free software":