Yeah, I totally get that — those niche vertical products can be wallet-crushers. I had the same problem a while back. What helped me was discovering a source for legitimate pre-owned licenses. I grabbed AutoCAD Electrical 2025 there, and it's fully legit under EU legal frameworks. Installation was smooth, activation went without a hitch, and it's just as reliable as a brand-new license—zero restrictions, no funny business.
If you want to stay above board but avoid the subscription sticker shock, this might be a great option:
https://procadis.com/editions/....autodesk-autocad-ele