--- title: "Trial and Free Subscription Comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/what-is-the-difference-between-the-trial-and-free-subscription/" md_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/what-is-the-difference-between-the-trial-and-free-subscription.md" last_updated: "2026-05-23T00:08:18.015Z" description: "Discover the key differences between Trial and Free subscriptions of the Document Converter and choose the right option for your needs." --- # Trial vs. free subscription: Key differences explained In addition to a 30 day fully functional trial version, a completely free version of both the Nutrient Document Converter for SharePoint Online and Nutrient Document Converter Services Online is available as well. ## Differences between Free and Trial versions Although Free and Trial subscriptions may appear to be similar concepts, they are aimed at different audiences. In general, the Trial should be used when evaluating the product with the intention to [purchase a full subscription](/low-code/pricing). This version provides a large number of operations for 30 days with the ability to use all functionality provided by the product. However, generated documents include an evaluation watermark. The Free version is aimed at users who only need very basic functionality and a modest number of operations per month. Documents generated using the Free subscription do not include an evaluation watermark. | Operations | Trial | Free | | ------------------------ | ---------- | ------------ | | Input File Types | Extended | Standard | | Output File Types | All | PDF | | Operation Size | 25MB | 2MB | | Monthly Operations | 600 | 75 | | OCR | Included | Not Included | | PDF/A | Included | Not Included | | Data Centre Location | Our Choice | Our Choice | | Support Response Time | Regular | Limited | | Evaluation Watermark | Included | Not included | | Duration | 30 days | 1 year | | Accounts allowed per org | 10 | 1 | See [Pricing terms](/low-code/pricing#terms) to know their definition. ## Signing up for different subscriptions The first time our software is used, you will be asked to choose between the Trial and the Free subscription. Although the way things look may differ slightly depending on how the software is being used, the message is always the same.![Choose subscription](@/assets/guides/muhimbi/Capture.PNG) Carefully consider your situation and select the appropriate subscription type. If you select the incorrect subscription, [contact us](/company/contact) and we'll be happy to help. - You can switch subscription types only once. - It is not permitted to sign up for multiple Free or Trial subscriptions. We reserve the right to disable Free and Trial subscriptions if we feel that they are being used in an inappropriate way or for illegal purposes. ## Extending subscriptions The Trial subscription expires after 30 days. If you require more time to evaluate the software, [contact us](/company/contact) to request an extension. The Trial subscription can be extended once. The Free subscription is valid for one year. You will not be notified when it is about to expire, if you wish to continue to use the free service, [contact us](/company/contact) 30 days prior to the expiry date (not earlier). If you choose to let your subscription expire, your operations will cease to function upon the end date of the subscription. [Paid subscriptions](/low-code/pricing) are subject to different terms. For these subscription types, your account manager will reach out around 2 months prior to the expiry date to arrange renewal. --- > Part of [Licensing Nutrient Document Converter for SharePoint](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing.md) ## Related pages - [How do I upgrade to a newer version of the software?](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/how-do-i-upgrade-to-a-newer-version-of-the-software.md) - [Link multiple accounts to a single document converter](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/associating-an-existing-sharepoint-online-subscription-when-signing-up-for-services-online.md) - [Accepted Payment Methods](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/accepted-payment-methods.md) - [Link multiple SharePoint tenants to one subscription](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/linking-multiple-sharepoint-tenants-to-a-single-subscription.md) - [Upgrading Nutrient Document Converter](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/upgrading-the-muhimbi-pdf-converter.md) - [Get OEM licenses for seamless software integration](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/i-would-like-to-redistribute-oem-muhimbi-s-software-as-part-of-my-product-or-include-it-in-a-saas-based-solution.md) - [Where can I download the license key](/guides/document-converter/about/licensing/where-can-i-download-the-license-key.md)