noun
freeware
Software distributed free of charge, but not necessarily open-source. Often contrasted with フリーソフトウェア (free/libre software).
See also: フリーウェア
この画像編集ツールはフリーソフトとして配布されています。
This image editing tool is distributed as freeware.
noun
Abbreviation of フリーソフトウェア. Refers to software that respects users' freedom, typically open-source and redistributable. In casual use, the distinction from freeware is often blurred.
See also: フリーソフトウェア
Linuxは代表的なフリーソフトの一つです。
Linux is one of the representative free software.