: If you need permanent, free tools for cloning simulation, consider Benchling (cloud-based) or ApE (A plasmid Editor) , which provide similar core functionalities for sequence alignment and primer design. Core Workflows in SnapGene
Cracked software isn't just "free" versions of paid tools; they are modified versions of the original code.
: It is possible to run the software inside a VM and take snapshots to stay within a trial window indefinitely, though this is technically tedious and still bypasses the developer's terms. Open-Source Alternatives Ape (A Plasmid Editor)