I can point you to the specific application page for those programs. SOLIDWORKS Downloads
: Early-stage companies can often apply for free software for their first year. I can point you to the specific application
: Downloads from unofficial sites often bundle stealers (to grab browser passwords), miners (to use your GPU for crypto), or ransomware that can lock your entire project library. I can point you to the specific application
: Many universities provide free licenses to students. I can point you to the specific application
The most common "story" behind these crack downloads is the high probability of malware. Security researchers often find that "cracked" versions of high-end engineering software like SOLIDWORKS are used as trojan horses.
: A very low-cost version (around $99/year) specifically for hobbyists and personal projects.