Official versions of MultiScatter are generally . However, there are legitimate ways to explore or use it without an upfront cost:

If you are a user of Corona or V-Ray, you likely already have access to Chaos Scatter. It is a powerful, built-in tool that handles most scattering needs without extra cost.

: Objects are generated right before rendering, typically taking only about 2 seconds for 500,000 objects.

While version 1097 was a legendary tool in its time, using it today creates more problems than it solves: