Free trial or discount?
Calli
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When trying a new tool do you prefer to get a free trial or a discount?
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Oleg Nikitin@oleg_nikitin
Free Trial. It seems to me that the trial version allows the user to get acquainted with the product by spending money, and the discount that is given immediately devalues the product a bit.
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@oleg_nikitin I think getting acquainted with the product is the most important factor, at least for our app Thinksy which is new and unfamiliar
My plan is to do both.
As Alex Hormozi says, 'Make an offer so good that people feel stupid saying no.'
@billy_mofilo also same! we’re offering both for our app, Thinksy💡 :) We’re launching soon and don’t have many signed up so I’d appreciate the support!
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@billy_mofilo how would you offer both? would you give your potential customers a choice during checkout or A/B test it?
i prefer free trial
@angel_william We have a free version for Thinksy💡 :) We’re launching soon and don’t have many signed up so I’d appreciate the support!
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free trial
Why not both.
@mehul_fanawala it can definitely be both, personally I like when a company offers both. But sometimes companies will only offer one or another, so more out of curiosity!
We’re offering both for our app, Thinksy💡 I’d appreciate the support!
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free trial is best
@hassan_shah7 We have a free version for Thinksy💡! Please follow our launch :)
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i prefer free trial
@richael_morio We have a free version for Thinksy💡! Please follow our launch I’d really appreciate the support :)
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Free trial is better then discount
@sunil_ayar We have a free version for Thinksy💡(performance reviews made easy)! Please follow our launch I’d really appreciate the support :)
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Hardly comparable. Free trials should lower the entry barrier and activation, while discounts are usually used to make more profit. Also, I find that discounts work well if they are targeted and the receiver feels "special".
@pethron Also why we have a free version for Thinksy💡! Since it a newer app and can be difficult to imagine without trying it. Please follow our launch I’d really appreciate the support :)
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@calli_fuch I'll try that out, share some love with https://www.producthunt.com/prod... too :)
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@istiakahmad Exactly why we have both for Thinksy! Please follow our launch I’d really appreciate the support :)
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Free trial is best
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it really depends on the tool and what i’m looking for. both have their upsides:
- free trials are great because you get to test the tool in your own environment, with your own tasks. it’s like taking a car for a test drive…you get a real feel for how it fits into your life. no commitment, just exploration.
- discounts have their charm too, especially if it’s a tool you already know about and are pretty sure you’ll like. it’s like getting a deal on something you already want – feels like a win.
ultimately, it’s about what makes you comfortable as a user. do you want to try before you buy, or are you ready to dive in with a little incentive? both options have their place, depending on the situation.
@shajedulkarim_ this a very helpful, and I can definitely see why they each have their own strengths and purposes. Maybe with a tool people are generally unfamiliar with a free trial is better?
@shajedulkarim_ Also why we have a free version for Thinksy💡! Since it a newer app and can be difficult to imagine without trying it, and we really just need users and feedback. Please follow our launch I’d really appreciate the support :)
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Depending on the product type and marketing strategy, you can use the discount for a certain number of people on your waitlist or sales period like (black Friday), while a free trial can be for users to experience the app or product.
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I like an un-gated free trial as a model personally.
As customer I'd love free trial and after it expired discount)
@kgrebenjukov I love when there’s a discount after the free trial too, it feels like a way of saying thank you!
@kgrebenjukov Also that’s exactly what we’re offering for our app, Thinksy 💡 We’re launching soon and don’t have many signed up so I’d appreciate the support :)
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