Free tools are funded by targeted advertising
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- Kind
- Commercial
- Statement
- Spiceworks Inventory page: Spiceworks Inventory is completely free, including support; Spiceworks keeps it free because tech vendors reach its users through targeted advertising and content. The About page describes the original free IT management app as monetised by connecting IT pros to tech brands through advertising. (vendor page undated; as published on 2026-09-27)
- Applies when
- Recording the cost basis of Spiceworks tools.
- Applies to
- Spiceworks free IT tools.
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