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GlassWire initially launched as a freeware network monitoring tool, gaining widespread recognition and user trust due to its free access and useful features. However, over time, its business model underwent a significant shift, culminating in a fully subscription-based service. This transition is widely regarded as a textbook example of bait-and-switch tactics in software monetization. | {{incomplete}} | ||
GlassWire initially launched as a freeware network monitoring tool, gaining widespread recognition and user trust due to its free access and useful features. However, over time, its business model underwent a significant shift, culminating in a fully subscription-based service. This transition is widely regarded as a textbook example of bait-and-switch tactics in software monetization{{citation needed}}. | |||
== Timeline of Changes == | == Timeline of Changes == | ||
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# '''Freeware Launch''' – GlassWire was originally free, attracting extensive media coverage and word-of-mouth promotion. | # '''Freeware Launch''' – GlassWire was originally free, attracting extensive media coverage and word-of-mouth promotion. | ||
# '''Introduction of Paid Features''' – Paid tiers were introduced, while the free version still remained available. | # '''Introduction of Paid Features''' – Paid tiers were introduced, while the free version still remained available. | ||