It kind of looks like their politicians don’t give a crap what the little people think. Likely money involved, I’d wager.

https://helpx.adobe.com/au/download-install/apps/troubleshoot/error-codes-300-and-above/error304.html

This could be handy for low powered devices with tools that you only use on occasion, particularly automated stuff

Unraid is easy to start with when you have no idea what you’re doing. Other stuff often requires more up front work to setup.

The paid licence is just the cost of the conveniences.