The term "free" still appears frequently in relation to FredoScale for two main reasons:
The transition of from a freeware tool to a licensed extension has created significant confusion for long-time SketchUp users. While the plugin was free for over a decade, it moved to a paid licensing model on March 1, 2022.
The .rbz file itself remains free to download from the Sketchucation Plugin Store . You must create a free Sketchucation account to download it.
Many tutorials and "Top 10 Free Plugins" lists created before 2022 still rank FredoScale as a free tool.
Approximately $12 to $15 USD for a license that covers up to 3 seats (computers).