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The difference between free and subscription services!

Have you ever wondered why there are free services and subscription services? And to what extent are free services really free of charge? How are the costs to those offering such services accounted for? How do they sustain themselves?

In the digital landscape, understanding the distinction between the two is essential to navigate the diverse range of offerings.

The key difference between a free service and a service with a subscription, is the way users pay for the service. This fundamental contrast highlights the various payment models available and prompts users to consider the trade-offs between monetary costs and data privacy in their choice of service.

In the case of a free service, users do not have to pay anything to use the service, but they may be asked to provide their personal data as a form of payment. The service provider may use this data for various purposes, such as marketing, advertising, market research or to improve the service. In this case, users may not have access to the full functionality of the service or may experience limitations.

A subscription service, on the other hand, requires users to pay a fee to access the service. This value can be a one-off payment or a recurring subscription, and may offer users additional features or benefits that are not available in the free version. Users may also provide their personal data, but this will not be used as a bargaining chip in the cost of the service. The subscription fee guarantees data security and other features and services.

The main difference, therefore, is that in the case of a free service, users provide their personal data in exchange for using the service, while in the case of a subscription service, users pay for the service and the security of their personal data is included in that value, thus bringing the guarantee of confidentiality of their data.

When it comes to subscribing to the Tap and Share Editions, here some specific advantages that can wait:

Enhanced functionalities: Subscribing to a Tap and Share edition unlocks additional features and functionality that may not be available in the free version. These features may vary by edition, but include customisation options, statistics, link integration, social media and lead generators, enhanced design templates, priority customer support and more. When you subscribe, you get access to a more comprehensive set of tools and capabilities to optimise your Tap and Share digital business card experience.

24/7×365 supportSubscriptions include a dedicated customer support service for subscribers. This means you get support from the moment you order, with professional help in building your physical card and programming your virtual card data. But also in post-purchase support, as you can receive faster response times and more personalised assistance when you encounter problems or have questions about the service.

CarefreeBy subscribing to the most advanced editions, you will have a team of professionals who will manage your digital card. Programming, updates, activation/deactivation of your digital card, are some of the added value. In these editions, you also have free updates, depending on the edition, which are not available for the free version. However, the digital edition (without subscription) also has the same data security service and customer support service, but with limitations.

Data security and privacy: Subscribing to a Tap and Share edition offers enhanced data security and privacy measures. The Tap and Share platform ensures the security and privacy of your data. This includes secure data storage measures and strict privacy policies. By choosing a reputable subscription service, you can rest assured knowing that your personal and professional information is treated with care. For unlike many free versions of these types of services, subscription editions contribute to storage and this way you are not paying for the services with your personal data.

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