Free versions are typically based on DVDs from 2016 or 2017. They will contain TSBs or repairs for newer models (2018+). Moreover, they miss important safety recalls. If you use an outdated procedure to repair an airbag or ABS system, you could endanger lives.
: After the software is installed, you "link" the data folders (VW, Audi, etc.) using the Administration tool within the program.
The user fantasy is simple: spend an afternoon downloading 30 GB of data, run a crack, and have lifetime access to dealership secrets.