Short answer: No, not as a permanent, full-featured commercial version. Autodesk Revit is a paid software product. However, Autodesk offers legal ways to use Revit for free or at low cost under specific conditions.

Let’s break down your actual options.

If the latest version is "hotter," why the fixation on 2020? Three reasons:

Some legacy projects require Revit 2020 specifically. Here’s how to get it legally:

When you search for "free download latest version hot" – specifically the word "hot" – you enter the world of cracked software, keygens, and torrents.

Here is what you are actually downloading (statistics from cybersecurity reports):

Legal Risk: Autodesk aggressively audits companies. If a business is caught using a "free hot" version of Revit 2020, the fine can be up to 10x the cost of a legitimate license.

Autodesk provides a 30-day free trial of Revit, including the 2020 version (though newer versions like 2024 or 2025 are now the focus). During the trial, you get full access to all features. No cracks, no malware.

How to get it:

Note: Autodesk no longer actively promotes Revit 2020 trials, as it is an older version. Support ended in 2022. For trials, you’ll likely be directed to Revit 2024 or 2025.

If you already own a valid subscription or educational license, here is the official path to download Revit 2020 (which is not the latest version, but an older build).

Step-by-Step:

Note: Autodesk retired support for Revit 2020 in May 2023. That means no security patches, no bug fixes, and no cloud rendering services. It is technically "dead" software.

Home hobbyists and small startups can use Revit for non-commercial use via the Autodesk "Home Use" license. It is technically a free 1-year license for personal projects only.

For years, one of the biggest headaches in the Revit workflow was handling 2D documentation. Revit 2020 addressed this head-on with massive improvements to PDF handling.