hum, if you cant afford the prices, just dont use it.
Those software arent a critical issue like a medication that you will die if you dont use. So, its piracy.
For example, instead using a "generic" Windows copy, migrate to a Linux box. You can get a lot of distros for free on internet. I cant accept a production environment, with illegal software, just because the company "cant afford the prices"..... b/s

BTW, I use to hunt down those ppl that use pirated software.

And im paid for that