Freemium vs free trial: Where do you stand?

I recently posted about what to include on a free tier vs a paid tier. But that assumes that you’re opting for freemium. Many don’t. So I thought I’d dig into the (heated) debate between free tiers and free trials.

And from what I'm seeing, it's pretty divided. In a survey posted here on IH last year, 51% of indie hackers voted for 30-day trials while 49% voted for a free tier. That's close.

Clearly, there’s no silver-bullet answer. But knowing the arguments might help you decide what’s best for you...

I recently posted about what to include on a free tier vs a paid tier. But that assumes that you’re opting for freemium. Many don’t. So I thought I’d dig into the (heated) debate between free tiers and free trials.

And from what I'm seeing, it's pretty divided. In a survey posted here on IH last year, 51% of indie hackers voted for 30-day trials while 49% voted for a free tier. That's close.

Clearly, there’s no silver-bullet answer. But knowing the arguments might help you decide what’s best for you...