PROPIETARY SOFTWARE VS FREE SOFTWARE


PROS OF OPEN SOURCE  SOFTWARE

1. Free to try before to buy
2. Free support
3. Open standarts
4. Fewer bugs and faster fixes
5. Better security
6. Avoid vendor lock-in

CONS OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

1. Reduced competitive advantage
2. Minimal support leverage
3. Usability
4. Increased business risk 

PROS  OF PROPIETARY SOFTWARE

1. Usability
2. Product stability
3. Ownership
4. Tailored support

CONS OF PROPIETARY SOFTWARE

1. Dependency
2. Software opacity
3. Biography:http://www.optimusinfo.com/downloads/white-paper/open-source-vs-proprietary-software-pros-and-cons.pdf