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Commercial software

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000216

Any software application or program that is designed and developed for licensing or sale to end users or that serves a commercial purpose. It is produced with the intention of generating revenue, either through direct sales, subscription fees, or by supporting other business activities. Commercial software is distinct from freeware or open-source software, which do not require payment for use.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000216
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000216",
  "term": "Commercial software",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "Any software application or program that is designed and developed for licensing or sale to end users or that serves a commercial purpose. It is produced with the intention of generating revenue, either through direct sales, subscription fees, or by supporting other business activities. Commercial software is distinct from freeware or open-source software, which do not require payment for use.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/commercial-software/"
}

Record 237 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.