If you subscribe to MyHeritage or Ancestry, check their partner offers. Sometimes AQ is bundled with genealogy data subscriptions.
While prosecuting individual users is rare, software piracy is a federal crime in the US (Copyright Act of 1976). Incline Software has the right to pursue legal action against key sharers. More commonly, they can remotely deactivate stolen keys through updates. ancestral quest registration key free verified
Many public libraries and family history centers (including FamilySearch affiliate libraries) have Ancestral Quest installed on patron computers. You can use the full version for free on-site. If you subscribe to MyHeritage or Ancestry, check