{"id":252747,"date":"2024-12-21T22:53:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T22:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/freemium-to-premium\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:57:15","slug":"freemium-to-premium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/freemium-to-premium\/","title":{"rendered":"From Freemium to Premium: 13 Proven Strategies to Convert Free Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The freemium model is a powerful growth engine that helps SaaS companies attract a large user base rapidly. However, achieving a <em>high <\/em>freemium to premium conversion rate is not an easy feat. Many users are content with the basic version, and some may even try to cheat by creating multiple free accounts.<\/p>\n<p>So, from optimizing your onboarding processes to triggering targeted upsell campaigns, let\u2019s explore proven tactics to increase your conversion rates and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/expansion-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drive expansion revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to begin?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8b7u0\"><strong>What&#8217;s a freemium business model in SaaS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A freemium model is a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-expansion-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">revenue strategy<\/a> that offers a free version of a product with basic features while reserving advanced features for paying customers.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from exposing a product to a large user base, this model also helps to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-virality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drive viral growth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-acquisition\/\">customer acquisition costs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Generate valuable data about your target audience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/increase-ltv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Increase the customer lifetime value<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But what&#8217;s the difference between a freemium and a free trial model? This Product Drive session with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/janafrejova\/?originalSubdomain=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jana Frejova<\/a> provides helpful insights:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed strchf-type-embed regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; position: relative; padding-top: 75%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"Freemium or Free Trial - What do Your Buyers Prefer? by Jana Frejova, Product Drive 2022.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VxjCWYUEhy0?feature=oembed&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;themeRefresh=1\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.productdrive.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catch up on replays from all 2024 Product Drive speakers<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"7ttoc\"><strong>So, how many freemium customers actually become paying customers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every product leader dreams of converting all free users into paying customers\u2014after all, isn&#8217;t that the primary goal of offering a free version?<\/p>\n<p>But reality bites: achieving a 100% freemium conversion rate is impossible.<\/p>\n<p>According to industry benchmarks, the typical freemium conversion rate is <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/free-trial-conversion-rate\/#:~:text=Freemium%20model&amp;text=The%20freemium%20strategy%20centers%20around,trial%E2%80%9D%20nature%20of%20the%20model.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anywhere between 1 and 10%<\/a>. But there are nuances. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lennysnewsletter.com\/p\/what-is-a-good-free-to-paid-conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lenny Rachitsky&#8217;s research<\/a> (based on interviews with over 1000 brands) revealed that self-served freemium models tend to have lower conversion rates (6-8%) compared to sales-assisted freemiums (10-15%).<\/p>\n<p>The same data indicates that smaller companies generally have higher free-to-paid conversion rates than SMBs and mid-market companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip: <\/strong>Worry less about industry benchmarks and focus instead on surpassing your own past performance. For example, if your freemium model achieved a 7% conversion rate in 2024, celebrate that win! Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/analyze-customer-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">delve into your customer data<\/a> to identify areas for improvement and boost that rate even further.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3cgmq\"><strong>Understanding your free users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before we discuss practical tactics for increasing conversion rates, it\u2019s worth noting that not all free users are the same.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"39oq7\"><strong>What are the types of free users?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are two main types of free users:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Freemium users:<\/strong> Those with ongoing access to a limited free plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-does-a-free-trial-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free trial users<\/a>:<\/strong> Those with temporary access to premium features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve divided this article into two sections to provide separate guides for freemium and free trial users.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, you might be wondering:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"auidf\"><strong>Why are different conversion strategies for freemium and free trial users important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The answer is simple: freemium and free trial users have distinct needs, behaviors, and motivations.<\/p>\n<p>Someone enjoying a completely free product will naturally be less motivated to upgrade than a user whose access is about to expire. Generic <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/free-to-paid-conversion-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free-to-paid conversion strategies<\/a> applied to both groups will likely fall flat.<\/p>\n<p>A more effective approach?<strong> Segment these users and tailor your messaging and experiences accordingly.<\/strong> An important first step toward this is <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-persona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creating detailed user personas<\/a> that cover as many details as possible for each user group.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a template you can use:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/user-persona-end-user-behavior-monitoring_e5bee5e6a34c69dcb94c2106c0553e89_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/user-persona-end-user-behavior-monitoring_e5bee5e6a34c69dcb94c2106c0553e89_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/user-persona-end-user-behavior-monitoring_e5bee5e6a34c69dcb94c2106c0553e89_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/user-persona-end-user-behavior-monitoring_e5bee5e6a34c69dcb94c2106c0553e89_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/user-persona-end-user-behavior-monitoring_e5bee5e6a34c69dcb94c2106c0553e89_800.png\" alt=\"user-persona_freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>User persona template.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After creating personas, you can use a tool to segment customers based on various factors\u2014like new sign-ups, registration dates, etc\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/personalized-customer-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trigger personalized experiences<\/a> for each group.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-signups-segment_4a4387f092411dbc27f984d3684a59d1_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-signups-segment_4a4387f092411dbc27f984d3684a59d1_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/new-signups-segment_4a4387f092411dbc27f984d3684a59d1_800.png\" alt=\"new-signups-segment\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"1p0ga\"><strong>How to convert freemium users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll begin with strategies for freemium to premium conversion. Here&#8217;s what has worked for successful SaaS companies:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9j6j7\"><strong>1. Optimize the onboarding processes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A smooth and engaging<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> onboarding process<\/a> helps you demonstrate value and get users to the Aha! Moment fast.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you might be thinking: <em>Why care so much about onboarding flows for users on a free plan?<\/em> Here&#8217;s the thing: without a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/onboarding-experience\/\">seamless onboarding experience<\/a>, users will become confused and frustrated. This often leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-is-churn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">churn <\/a>and eliminates any chance of converting them to premium users\u2014not to mention the potential negative reviews they might share online.<\/p>\n<p>That said, use a combination of interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-are-tooltips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tooltips<\/a>, in-app modals, and onboarding checklists to guide users through your core features. Try to break the onboarding flow into small, digestible steps and make it interactive so users learn by doing.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/attention-insight-userpilot-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attention Insights did to increase its activation rate by 47%<\/a> in a short period. Go through the carousel below for inspiration:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery regular\">\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery\">\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-preloader\" style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 30% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/gif; base64,r0lgodlhlaasapueaodg4kurq9pt0\/j4+jubm9xv1fly8ubm5qampqenp8rkyttu1mjiyli4uoxl5ezs7kysrle3t6cgokghoehh4cpdw9vb25qamr6+vsnjyc\/pz\/hx8b29vctexmlcwra2tuli4qqqquvr666urq+vr+tk5nra2pycnj+fn\/pz8waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaach\/c05fvfndqvbfmi4waweaaaah+qqeawd\/acwaaaaalaasaaadpji63p4wykmrvtjrzbv\/yciozgmeakqubou+cewcqqdaaueekccyuv3vv6lzzmikcslsop\/qqhrkrvqvweucach5baudaaaalakafaaoaaqaaauvodjncmceqgrokbpfkhc3wctkjx2gach5baudaaaalagaewaqaayaaauiiaach2iej0qqegoaxriujwqsxjet9xktmrxljykzserucaah+qqfawaaacwiabmaggagaaafkydwznkdngiqrg\/heuzqwauqviqiu3rtglextmxh1uq\/xizyo55giqxtgqiaifkebqmaaaascaataboabgaabsqgqaeiaz5owpojansdoc5qrdoq1diajqe63er0qsh4lsfpfqiaifkebqmaaaascaauaboabaaabrogii6kseeqvzbvwkii7baf+8a2vtvjmfkaeaah+qqfawaaacwiabmaggagaaafkcagjuroggvaomlfeju6krjovc+ank1t4wrdibdqvwi+h0lbup18gbaaifkebqmaaaascaatabsabgaabtpgmfiwaj7hca6nrlzsal1qpdzp+l4luhoq1qnm+fvmh1\/qrzamxddwjfcl4uwk222pdqeaifkebqmaaaascaatabsabgaabtmgadypajpplpvnk36v+xaiwz7bsmz32con4e+0ww1nwiaragpkaacbtlcrkvxwhakhdqeaifkebqmaaaascaatabsabgaabjpaagawebqniayddgwafzojxsleujmcw0airbsdycnginl2v2hwgddwjbif6re6x2aoqmk4cil6\/0rbach5baudaaaalakaewaaaayaaauticcojecjz1lsuzssr6kucljeil4yjf8mioro1yv+giyxkhyt0ril1yrbakpcach5baudaaaalakaewabaayaaau3iccojhbk2vgohieamuawb2etaunzhqdzmpxirlcudeqyueg0kpc3vmxgqt1ypf1xttopsmdzcaah+qqfawaaacwjabmagwagaaagmccbceguwixf4uewxcafegba8gxjq4odlfm0skvi5rew3ca933bzzhrwr+\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\/iqah+qqfawaaacwjabqadgaeaaaggcbup5mcgi9id4hgqsipbyxteyqkpuxqmqgaifkebqmaawascqauaa4abaaaag9eaqploc6webdgmq26raaaow==); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-images\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><picture style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/attention-insight-improved-user-activation-by-47-with-userpilots-interactive-walkthroughs_d79a8a32dbb91da5bdd56767f229c0ec_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/attention-insight-improved-user-activation-by-47-with-userpilots-interactive-walkthroughs_d79a8a32dbb91da5bdd56767f229c0ec_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/attention-insight-improved-user-activation-by-47-with-userpilots-interactive-walkthroughs_d79a8a32dbb91da5bdd56767f229c0ec_800.png\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><picture style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-2_06bf4304bf106aa7b1504861138dfcf5_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-2_06bf4304bf106aa7b1504861138dfcf5_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-2_06bf4304bf106aa7b1504861138dfcf5_800.png\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><picture style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-3_5459394989607ed7ec1f66bb07b3f347_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-3_5459394989607ed7ec1f66bb07b3f347_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-3_5459394989607ed7ec1f66bb07b3f347_800.png\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><picture style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-4_565499e173d72d441c401301ec6cb715_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-4_565499e173d72d441c401301ec6cb715_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/untitled-4_565499e173d72d441c401301ec6cb715_800.png\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-controls\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-control-prev\" role=\"button\">\u2039<\/div>\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-control-next\" role=\"button\">\u203a<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"strchf-gallery-nav\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<div role=\"button\"><\/div>\n<div role=\"button\"><\/div>\n<div role=\"button\"><\/div>\n<div role=\"button\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Attention Insight\u2019s onboarding process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"dts9o\"><strong>2. Add feature usage limits for free users<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Limiting features in your freemium version is a delicate balancing act. Too many restrictions and users will abandon your product out of <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-frustration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">frustration<\/a>. Too few, and they&#8217;ll have no incentive to upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The key is finding the sweet spot that aligns with your users&#8217; needs and encourages them to explore the value of your paid plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few guidelines for setting feature limits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine the essential features that deliver your product&#8217;s core value proposition and include them in the free version.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve advanced features that cater to<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/power-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> power users<\/a> or solve more complex needs for your paid plans.<\/li>\n<li>Instead of completely restricting features, consider limiting usage. For example, restrict the number of projects, tasks, or reports a free user can create.<\/li>\n<li>Clearly explain the benefits of upgrading and how the paid features address specific <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-pain-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pain points<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practical example: <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Calendly<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calendly&#8217;s freemium model perfectly illustrates this principle. The free plan offers core scheduling functionality, allowing users to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule unlimited one-on-one meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Connect one calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Customize their booking page.<\/li>\n<li>Send confirmation emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, users need to upgrade to access advanced features like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting multiple calendars.<\/li>\n<li>Integrating with other tools (like HubSpot and Salesforce).<\/li>\n<li>Team scheduling features.<\/li>\n<li>Automated workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What can we learn? Calendly understands its audience and structured restrictions in a way that gives free users a taste of the platform&#8217;s capabilities while reserving its business-centric features for paid users.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"eebp0\"><strong>3. Create a sense of urgency and\/or exclusivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Free users become laid back when there\u2019s no external push to make them upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>One effective tactic for countering this is to leverage limited-time offers. For example, you can offer exclusive discounts or bonus features for a limited time, such as during a Black Friday sale or<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/new-product-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> product launch<\/a>. This creates a fear of missing out (FOMO) and encourages immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordtune.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wordtune<\/a>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-12-03-at-114509-am_c7fb86367f9079dfe52b344d885ac65c_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-12-03-at-114509-am_c7fb86367f9079dfe52b344d885ac65c_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-12-03-at-114509-am_c7fb86367f9079dfe52b344d885ac65c_800.png\" alt=\"Wordtune-black-friday-deal-freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Wordtune\u2019s freemium to premium conversion strategy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Exclusivity can also be a powerful motivator.<\/strong> Generate excitement for upcoming premium features by creating a waitlist for free users and making them feel like they&#8217;re part of an exclusive group. Alternatively, offer select free users beta access to<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/new-feature-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> new features<\/a> or products. This gives them a sense of importance and allows them to experience the value of premium offerings firsthand.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cepp4\"><strong>4. Identify early &#8220;champions&#8221; of your product<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cChampion users\u201d here refers to free users who have consistently shown <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high engagement levels<\/a>. These people clearly love your product and will upgrade with the right prompt.<\/p>\n<p>How do you identify these power users? Dig into your product analytics. For example, Userpilot\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user profile<\/a> feature lets you track engagement and other important data points about individual users.<\/p>\n<p>After identifying all your power users on the free plan, the next step is to segment them and provide relevant and juicy offers that will help them experience more product value\u2014and hopefully upgrade their accounts. This can be anything from early access to new features to exclusive content and opportunities to provide 1:1 feedback.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/power-users-segment_17735bb4f1631752ceb7c344b2a1f8bb_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/power-users-segment_17735bb4f1631752ceb7c344b2a1f8bb_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/power-users-segment_17735bb4f1631752ceb7c344b2a1f8bb_800.png\" alt=\"power-users-segment-freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Power user segmentation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"8ssra\"><strong>5. Use gamification to showcase product value<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-ux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gamification <\/a>is the introduction of game design elements into non-game contexts. When done well, it motivates users to explore features, complete tasks, and, ultimately, recognize the benefits of upgrading.<\/p>\n<p>Common gamification elements used by SaaS companies include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Badges.<\/li>\n<li>Leaderboards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/progress-bar-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Progress bars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Checklists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Real-world<strong> example: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/improve-conversions-onboarding-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sked Social created<\/a>\u00a0a gamified onboarding checklist for new users. This made it easier for users to complete onboarding tasks and resulted in a 3X boost in conversion rates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sked-social-checklist_fb53ca4b12a7437c06d8708631f21d22_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sked-social-checklist_fb53ca4b12a7437c06d8708631f21d22_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sked-social-checklist_fb53ca4b12a7437c06d8708631f21d22_800.png\" alt=\"sked-social-checklist-Freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>An example of using a gamified checklist to boost freemium to premium conversion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"f1afc\"><strong>6. Offer an excellent self-service resource center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A well-structured resource center<\/a> is a powerful tool that serves both customer support and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-is-product-marketing\/\">product marketing goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the support side, it provides<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/video-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> tutorial videos<\/a>, FAQs, and help articles to help users appreciate your product better and troubleshoot issues on their own. This results in a better product experience and increased customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>On the marketing side, your resource center provides valuable user information that you can utilize in your<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/upsell-opportunities-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> upsell campaigns<\/a>. By analyzing how free users interact with your resources, you can identify their pain points, interests, and feature preferences.<\/p>\n<p>This knowledge allows you to tailor your marketing messages and upgrade prompts, increasing the likelihood of conversion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-11-21-at-93739-pm_c768f8352b785c5351b3d60198092e03_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-11-21-at-93739-pm_c768f8352b785c5351b3d60198092e03_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-11-21-at-93739-pm_c768f8352b785c5351b3d60198092e03_800.png\" alt=\"Userpilot-resource-center\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Resource center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"8siir\"><strong>7. Use the &#8220;surprise and delight&#8221; strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unexpected rewards or gestures can create a positive emotional connection with potential customers and encourage them to continue engaging with your brand.<\/p>\n<p>What constitutes a &#8220;surprise&#8221; depends on your product and target market. However, here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide random upgrades (e.g., recognize a power user\u2019s consistency and give them one month free of premium).<\/li>\n<li>Offer spontaneous discounts.<\/li>\n<li>Provide bonus features.<\/li>\n<li>Host exclusive events or <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/leverage-webinars-engagement-todd-parmley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webinars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2k1ba\"><strong>8. Create a habit loop around your product<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Creating_New_Habits_for_Learning#:~:text=They%20are%20a%20learned%20experience,referred%20to%20as%20bad%20habits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Habit formation is one of the brain\u2019s fastest ways to learn new things<\/a>. It\u2019s effective because habits create positive reinforcements through a reward loop that keeps us returning for more.<\/p>\n<p>While your SaaS tool might not be as inherently addictive as TikTok or Instagram Reels, the same principles of habit formation can be applied to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-engagement-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increase user engagement <\/a>and drive conversions.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to leverage the habit loop to boost your freemium to premium conversion rate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trigger:<\/strong> Identify a consistent trigger that prompts users to engage with your product. This could be a daily task reminder, a weekly report, or a notification about new activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Ensure the core action within your product is simple, intuitive, and rewarding.<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-friction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Minimize friction<\/a> and make it easy for users to achieve their desired outcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reward:<\/strong> Provide a sense of accomplishment or reward for completing the action. This could be a progress bar showing their advancement, a badge for achieving a milestone, or positive feedback within the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-habit-loop_1c955188bf0fae62e9727031266e637f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/the-habit-loop_1c955188bf0fae62e9727031266e637f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-habit-loop_1c955188bf0fae62e9727031266e637f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/the-habit-loop_1c955188bf0fae62e9727031266e637f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/the-habit-loop_1c955188bf0fae62e9727031266e637f_800.png\" alt=\"The-Habit-Loop\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>How the habit loop encourages users to continue engaging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"bm25e\"><strong>How to convert free trial users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This second section will show you five practical strategies for winning over <strong>free trial<\/strong> users.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump in:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2tm37\"><strong>9. Employ a reverse trial<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-reverse-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reverse trial<\/a> is a pricing model that offers new users temporary access to <em>all<\/em> premium features and downgrades them to a free version if they don\u2019t pay after a certain period.<\/p>\n<p>While it might sound similar to a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-demos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">demo<\/a>, there&#8217;s a key difference: a demo typically <em>showcases <\/em>limited features or provides a guided tour of the product. Reverse trials, on the other hand, provide <em>unrestricted access<\/em> to the full product experience, allowing users to truly integrate it into their workflow and experience its value firsthand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14_d5d524ed18b6995a7f4121cb6ab1a077_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/image-14_d5d524ed18b6995a7f4121cb6ab1a077_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14_d5d524ed18b6995a7f4121cb6ab1a077_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/image-14_d5d524ed18b6995a7f4121cb6ab1a077_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14_d5d524ed18b6995a7f4121cb6ab1a077_800.png\" alt=\"reverse-trials-freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Reverse trials, in essence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>A SaaS reverse trial is effective for three main reasons:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full value unlock:<\/strong> Users get to experience the product&#8217;s full potential, which increases the likelihood that they\u2019ll become reliant on the paid version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced friction:<\/strong> Eliminating the need for upfront credit card details removes a potential barrier to entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased conversion:<\/strong> Users are more likely to upgrade after experiencing the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-value\/\">product value firsthand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Real-world<strong> example:<\/strong> Time tracking tool <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Toggl<\/a> effectively utilizes the reverse trial model. New users gain immediate access to all premium features without providing payment information. This allows them to fully explore the platform and see its benefits before committing to a paid plan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-44007-am_28063283b927d52202882ef102a6f7a3_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-44007-am_28063283b927d52202882ef102a6f7a3_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-44007-am_28063283b927d52202882ef102a6f7a3_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-44007-am_28063283b927d52202882ef102a6f7a3_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-44007-am_28063283b927d52202882ef102a6f7a3_800.png\" alt=\"Toggle-signup-page\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Toggl\u2019s free sign-up page.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"5dk9n\"><strong>10. Personalize the free trial period experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Gather customer data during the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/sign-up-page-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign-up<\/a> or onboarding stage and use that information to tailor your upgrade offers.<\/p>\n<p>This can be as simple as addressing users by name, recommending features based on their stated goals, or <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/content-localization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">localizing content<\/a> in their native language.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/survey-autotranslation_6ef5e1be38aa4b864b9fc07a6f979c5d.gif 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/survey-autotranslation_6ef5e1be38aa4b864b9fc07a6f979c5d.gif 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/survey-autotranslation_6ef5e1be38aa4b864b9fc07a6f979c5d.gif\" alt=\"Survey-localization-userpilot\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"42vlk\"><strong>11. Try paid trials to qualify users<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While free trials are a popular approach,<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/free-trial-vs-paid-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> paid trials<\/a> offer a unique advantage: <strong>they pre-qualify your users.<\/strong> By requiring a small upfront payment, you attract users who are more serious about finding a solution and have the budget to invest in your product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to make the most of paid trials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the trial price is low enough to encourage sign-ups but high enough to filter out tire kickers.<\/li>\n<li>Clearly communicate the value users will receive during the paid trial to justify the upfront cost.<\/li>\n<li>Consider offering a money-back guarantee to reduce risk and increase user confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"3tcb8\"><strong>12. Remind new users of trial limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Both free trial and freemium users share a common trait: they need a compelling reason to upgrade. <\/strong>If they&#8217;re content with the free version or don&#8217;t fully grasp the benefits of upgrading, they&#8217;ll likely stick with what they have.<\/p>\n<p>Employ tactics like feature comparisons, email reminders, and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-messaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app messaging<\/a> to demonstrate trial limitations and encourage users to unlock your product\u2019s full functionalities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125048-pm_6a8b0cf93c27b8f6971ae0f127e50b08_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125048-pm_6a8b0cf93c27b8f6971ae0f127e50b08_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125048-pm_6a8b0cf93c27b8f6971ae0f127e50b08_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125048-pm_6a8b0cf93c27b8f6971ae0f127e50b08_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125048-pm_6a8b0cf93c27b8f6971ae0f127e50b08_800.png\" alt=\"Upgrade-modal-freemium-to-premium\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Upgrade modal example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"7plgd\"><strong>13. Offer trial extensions and discounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not every user who declines to upgrade is a lost cause. Sometimes, they simply need a little nudge to cross the finish line.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two common reasons why users might hesitate to upgrade:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> They need more time to fully evaluate your product and its value within their workflow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget limitations:<\/strong> They recognize the value of a paid version but might face temporary budget constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identify these users through trial-end surveys like the one below and use trial extensions or discounts as a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-pricing-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pricing strategy<\/a> to address their needs and win them over.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125731-pm_6e84b6366693b3376ba8499592e19748_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125731-pm_6e84b6366693b3376ba8499592e19748_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/screenshot-2024-10-22-at-125731-pm_6e84b6366693b3376ba8499592e19748_800.png\" alt=\"trial-end-survey\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Survey example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"6hstf\"><strong>How do you measure freemium to premium success?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So, now you know strategies for converting free and trial users, but how do you measure success and improve?<\/p>\n<p>Use an analytics platform to track the following core metrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Average revenue per user (ARPU).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-churn-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Customer churn rate<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-metrics-101-ltv-lifetime-value\/\">Customer lifetime value<\/a> (CLTV).<\/li>\n<li>Freemium or free trial monthly recurring revenue (MRR).<\/li>\n<li>Trial or freemium conversion rates.<\/li>\n<li>Product stickiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/free-trial-to-paid-conversion-dashboard_412423cede1475a0c531615dc54bacbf_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/free-trial-to-paid-conversion-dashboard_412423cede1475a0c531615dc54bacbf_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/free-trial-to-paid-conversion-dashboard_412423cede1475a0c531615dc54bacbf_800.png\" alt=\"freemium-to-premium-conversion-dashboard\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Tracking customer data with a custom analytics dashboard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of having customers enjoy your free version without upgrading from freemium to premium? 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