Why do we keep accepting "free trial" as the only alternative to expensive HR software?

Every "free" performance review tool either caps you at 5 users, watermarks your exports, or quietly expires after 14 days. We think that's a false choice.

Performs360 is free forever. No credit card. No seat limits that kick in at 10 people. No "starter plan" that disappears.

What would you do differently with your HR stack if cost wasn't a factor?