Sometimes. And sometimes the product is simply free because First time entrepreneurs feel insecure and are afraid to ask users for money. Business models are di

Sometimes. And sometimes the product is simply free because First time entrepreneurs feel insecure and are afraid to ask users for money. Business models are difficult. Getting free users to become paid users is a science in its own. You might be the product. Or you might just be a free rider helping a company grow until they feel confident enough to ask you to pay, subscribe or upgrade.