Why are G-Sync so expensive compared to Freesync

[Redbox]

I've been looking around for a G-sync monitor but I can't really find one thats affordable. I've seen a bunch of freesync monitors on a very low price range but even for a 1080p G-sync the price is so high. 

[DrM]

gsync requires a module from nvidia to install, and those are expensive (somewhere around $100-$200), while freesync is an opensource technology built into the displayport 1.3 standard, so it takes nothing to inplement except a little bit of software

[don_svetlio]

Cause Nvidia.

[Redbox]

3 minutes ago, DrM said:

gsync requires a module from nvidia to install, and those are expensive (somewhere around $100-$200), while freesync is an opensource technology built into the displayport 1.3 standard, so it takes nothing to inplement except a little bit of software

Oh, I see. Thank you. 

[RuLeZ]

It's meant to be paid.

[OddsCrazyStuff]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/nvidia-g-sync-or-amd-freesync-pick-a-side-and-stick-with-it/

A well written article about it.

[ForsakenLive]

It doesn't have to be that much expensive, but the module they use is actually a program able module, which is used for development on the industry. They sticked with those modules for the consumer models, so they have that inflated price tag. 

I'm not sure if currently released Gsync monitors do still use the same module, even if they weren't there is still extra hardware involved and the license.

[/dev/God/Haruhi]

Because one is based on free standards and one is completely proprietary. Since G-sync is completely closed you have to get everything from Nvidia (since those monitors do need special hardware only manufactured and priced by them) thus increasing the price. Freesync was developed by AMD as an open standard, which allows any manufacturer to take it, make it themselves and put it to good use. That is why g-sync is expensive, Freesync is cheap and that probably won't change in the near future.