While it seems to be no real difference between those action types, for this action, there really is. If that is considered a free action, i can only do it during my own turn, otherwise i can drop concentration outside my turn, do as a part of another action or just do it no matter what circumstance i'm in.
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"Cease concentration on a spell" is listed as a free action in the Actions in Combat table. As you're aware, this means that you can only do it on your turn.
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You are right. I didn't see it there. (I guess there's a workaround for that, but that's another thing).– cablopCommented Dec 19, 2017 at 23:55
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It may be worth noting that some free actions are allowed off of your turn, and a GM could easily allow this to do the same if it helps the narrative/makes more sense. Commented Dec 20, 2017 at 5:31
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"Attack of Opportunity Basic Free action" They're definitely a minority, but others exist. Commented Dec 20, 2017 at 13:41