If you tell me which you need most (EQ, Compression, Reverb, etc.), I can recommend some high-quality free or budget-friendly alternatives that are safe to download.

If the full bundle is too expensive, consider these safer alternatives:

: Students and teachers can often apply for a 50% discount through the official FabFilter educational program.

: A highly transparent limiter with modern metering (EBU R128) and multiple limiting algorithms. FabFilter Pro-C 2

is world-class, "pre-activated" versions found on third-party sites are often dangerous:

: Files labeled as "pre-activated" are a common delivery method for malware, trojans, and ransomware that can compromise your entire system.