– Siemens (the maker of Solid Edge) offers a free Community Edition for students, hobbyists, and startups, which is fully legal and includes many of the same features as commercial versions.
: Solid Edge is a proprietary software owned by Siemens. Using a cracked version violates their End User License Agreement (EULA). In professional settings, companies can face heavy fines and legal action if caught using unlicensed software.