How to monetize a free software

[net307]

Hi,
How should I monetize a free windows software that have thousands of downloads?

 

[HustleTong]

Who would pay for something that's actually free?

 

[xReminisce]

Who would pay for something that's actually free?

that guy on our forum who brought winrar
can't remember his name

 

[shuttershades]

Hi,
How should I monetize a free windows software that have thousands of downloads?

What your software do?

 

[net307]

Who would pay for something that's actually free?

I don't want the users to pay

looking for a way to monetize a free software that I built
maybe a ad banner

 

[net307]

What your software do?

Is a bot for a game

 

[xReminisce]

Is a bot for a game

"cool premium features" locked behind a paywall.

 

[shuttershades]

Is a bot for a game

1. Resell points/accounts/items for that game (you must find a provider). You can resell or earn affiliate %.
2. Create a PRO version
3. Sell custom bots development services.
4. I may need a custom small game bot if you can help me

 

[biz]

Provide paid support either on a retainer basis or on a per incident basis.

 

[Teo Kennet]

If the people download app from your site, you can set up push notifications as the simplest way to monetize. For example

https://hclicks.com/registration

 

[net307]

What about run a miner in the software?

 

[MaximuSR]

You can try Pay Per Install offers. Its a perfect fit if your software is solely for Windows

 

[Jackbort8]

Use it as a magnet to build an email list, if the software has some little value.

 

[VortexAlpha]

Hi,
How should I monetize a free windows software that have thousands of downloads?

You could earn from push notifications, make link banners on forums, display ads that would show up across the internet, and so on.

 

[Grudge]

What about run a miner in the software?

So basically putting malware into it?

 

[Turboboost2]

I actually never tried http://dollarupload.com/ but it might work for you if you have tier1 traffic.

 

[Dr. SEO]

Is the windows softwares are non-copyrighted?

Then build your own blog or forum.

Apply for Google Ads.

If the softwares is copyrighted means apply for PPC

 

[shuttershades]

Install an additional extension on chrome, have your own search engine, manipulate search results (show ads). Milk $$$ from your users day by day.
Make the software unavailable if they uninstall the extension.
Check this out : https://www.codefuel.com/monetize-apps/
I'm not affiliated with the website above....

 

[carbonebay]

What about run a miner in the software?

not much coming around from this. expect far under 50$/month from 1000 users with 2-4 cpu cores (only 50% to not slow them down too much)

also, your users will hate you.
1. you're slowing them down
2. their pc will become very loud
3. they get Antivirus notices

miners make a normal PCs very unresponsive, even if you "only" use 50% cpu capacity

 

[Maxyzz]

Hi, There is exist another way to earn from your software. It's one way road, but could bring a good money. I'm talking about selling your product. PM me to discuss.