The Free Trial Problem Typical PM tool 'free trial': - 14 days (sometimes 30) - Credit card required upfront - Full features during trial - Day 15: Features disappear or card charged - Week 3: Sales emails begin - Month 2: 'We miss you' campaigns The psychology: - Pressure to decide quickly - Sunk cost of time invested - Feature anxiety before deadline - Decision made under pressure GitScrum's Different Approach 2 users free FOREVER means: - No trial period - No expiration date - No credit card required - All features included - No sales pressure - Upgrade when YOU decide The philosophy: - Let the product prove itself - No artificial urgency - Trust-based relationship - Growth happens naturally Free Trial Comparison Tool Free Offer Credit Card?
Real Free? ---- ---------- ----------- --------- GitScrum 2 users forever No Yes Linear No free tier N/A No Jira 10 users (limited) Sometimes Limited Monday 3 users (limited) Sometimes Limited Asana 15 users (limited) Yes for full Limited Shortcut 10 users No Yes ClickUp Free tier (limited) No Limited GitScrum: Real free.
Full features. No expiration.
What You Get with GitScrum Free 100% Feature Access: - Sprint planning - Kanban boards - GitHub integration - Time tracking - Wiki/documentation - Client portals - Team discussions - Notifications - Mobile app - API access No Limitations: - Unlimited projects - Unlimited boards - Unlimited history - Full GitHub integration - Full time tracking - Full wiki Only Limit: 2 users When you add user 3: $8.90/user/month Who Benefits from Free Forever 1. Solo Developers - Just you + one collaborator - Side projects - Freelance work - Forever free, truly 2.
Startup Co-founders - Two founders getting started - Validate without spending - Full features from day one - Pay when you hire 3. Two-Person Agencies - Full client portals - Time tracking included - Professional setup - Zero cost start 4.
Evaluators - Try for weeks, not days - Real workflow testing - No deadline pressure - Thorough evaluation 5. Personal Projects - Hobby development - Learning projects - Open source side work - Always free Starting Your Free Account Step 1: Sign Up (30 seconds) - Visit GitScrum - Enter email - Create password - No credit card - Instant access Step 2: Connect GitHub (1 minute) - Click 'Connect GitHub' - Authorize GitScrum - Select repositories - Integration live Step 3: Create First Project - Name your project - Choose board style (Kanban/Sprint) - Import existing tasks or start fresh - Configure columns Step 4: Work Normally - Create tasks - Make commits (auto-link!) - Track time - Run sprints - Use wiki Step 5: Add Second User (Optional) - Invite collaborator - They sign up - Join your project - Still free Step 6: Grow When Ready - Need user 3?
- Add payment method - $8.90/user/month - All existing data preserved No Tricks, No Catches Common 'free' catches (NOT in GitScrum): Catch GitScrum? ----- --------- Limited projects No - Unlimited Limited history No - Full history Feature restrictions No - Full features Export restrictions No - Export anytime Data hostage No - Your data is yours Upgrade nag screens No - Minimal prompts Sales calls No - Self-service Annual commitment No - Monthly OK Why GitScrum Can Offer Real Free Business model reality: - 2-person teams → Some upgrade to 3+ - Conversion is natural, not forced - Happy free users recommend to others - Product quality drives growth - No expensive sales team needed Vs typical model: - Trial creates urgency - Sales team converts trials - Expensive acquisition costs - Those costs → higher prices - Users pay for sales pressure GitScrum chose: Great product → organic growth → sustainable business Free Trial vs Free Forever: The Experience 14-Day Trial Experience: Day 1: Excitement 'This looks great!
Let's explore.' Day 5: Learning 'Getting the hang of this.' Day 10: Anxiety 'Only 4 days left. Do we commit?' Day 13: Pressure 'Team hasn't fully evaluated.
Rush decision.' Day 14: Forced choice 'Pay now or lose everything.' Post-trial: Regret/Relief Either paying under pressure or starting over. Free Forever Experience: Week 1: Exploration 'Let's see what this can do.' Week 2: Testing 'Running a real sprint here.' Week 3: Evaluation 'Team likes it.
Let's continue.' Month 2: Confidence 'This is working well. Using daily.' Month 3+: Growth 'Need to add team members now.' Upgrade: Natural 'Makes sense.
We're ready.' No pressure. No forced decisions.
Natural growth. Making the Most of Your Free Account Week 1: Foundation - Set up project structure - Connect GitHub - Import or create backlog - Configure notifications Week 2: Sprint Trial - Run actual sprint - Use time tracking - Test commit linking - Evaluate daily workflow Week 3: Advanced Features - Set up wiki - Try client portal (if relevant) - Customize board - Use discussions Week 4: Assessment - Compare to current tool - Measure time saved - Check team satisfaction - Decide next steps No deadline.
Take longer if needed. Upgrading from Free to Paid When to upgrade: - Adding third team member - That's it.
That's the only trigger. How to upgrade: 1.
Go to billing 2. Add payment method 3.
Add team members 4. $8.90 per user per month 5.
All data preserved 6. Seamless transition No commitment required: - Monthly billing available - Cancel anytime - Downgrade back to 2 users - Data always yours Comparing Your Options If you're evaluating PM tools: 1.
Start with GitScrum free - No risk, no commitment - Real workflow testing - Full feature access - 2 users forever 2. Also try Linear (if speed is critical) - No free tier - 14-day trial - Fast but limited 3.
Consider Shortcut (if API focus) - 10-user free tier - Good for automation 4. Skip Jira free tier - Complex setup - Limited features in free - Enterprise complexity Recommendation: Start with GitScrum.
It's free, full-featured, and you can take your time. Start Free Today GitScrum free account includes: - 2 users forever - All features (no restrictions) - Unlimited projects - Full GitHub integration - Time tracking - Wiki - Client portals - Mobile app - API access - No credit card required When you're ready to grow: - $8.90/user/month - Add as many users as needed - All features stay the same - No surprises Sign up now.
No trial countdown. No pressure.
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