You're kind of right and wrong at the same time
Yes - you can download VaM for free. But without an official key you are using VaM in a "free" version as well with limited possibilities. You'll need to become a higher tier member on
You must be registered to see the links
(which to my knowledge is the only way to buy VaM officially btw
Neon_simp).
The tiers are:
- Free
- Teaser
- Entertainer
- Creator
And you can find the features/limitations of each version
You must be registered to see the links
(which AFAIK is still the same for current versions of VaM) for example.
And to be fair: the highest tier (which unlocks all the features of VaM!) is only about 8 bucks per month (mighty vary on where you are from because of taxes and stuff), and you only need to be a member for one month to get a key. The key will of course still work if you cancel your subscription.