Translation guide
A trial version is a limited version of a product or service offered for free or at low cost so users can try it before buying. In Japanese, the most common term is 体験版 (taikenban) for software, but other expressions exist depending on context.
trial version (software)
trial version (sample product)
A time-limited or feature-limited version of software, an app, or a game that users can try for free.
The standard term for a trial version of software, apps, or games. Widely understood and used in marketing.
I downloaded the trial version of this game.
Literally 'trial use version'. Often used for business or productivity software. Slightly more formal than 体験版.
A loanword from English 'trial' plus 版 (version). Common in IT contexts, especially for cloud services or enterprise software.
A physical product sample or a limited-time free trial of a service (not software).
A free sample of a physical product, like cosmetics or food. Not used for software.
I received a trial version (sample) of the new product.
A casual, common term for 'trial' or 'sample'. Often used in phrases like お試しセット (trial set) or お試し期間 (trial period).
Specifically a 'free trial'. Common for subscription services like streaming or online courses.
A limited period during which a service or product can be used for free or at a reduced cost.
体験版 is the most common for consumer software and games. 試用版 is slightly more formal and often used for business software. トライアル版 is a direct loanword and common in IT/cloud services. All three are generally interchangeable for software trials.
I installed the trial version of this software.
試供品 refers to physical product samples (cosmetics, food, etc.). Using it for software or digital services sounds unnatural. Stick to 体験版 or 試用版 for software.
Incorrect: software sample
Is there a trial version available?
I'm using the trial version right now.
The trial version expires in 7 days.
You can use the trial version free for 30 days.
Some features are restricted in the trial version.
Why not order a trial set?
The free trial period has ended.
The free trial period is two weeks.
Correct: software trial version