The is the free version of Native Instruments' industry-standard sampler. While Native Instruments has since moved on to newer versions (currently Kontakt 7 and 8), the free player remains the primary way to use high-quality virtual instruments without purchasing the full retail software. Key Differences: Free Player vs. Full Version
Officially, Native Instruments no longer distributes or supports Kontakt 5. If you find a "free" version of the full Kontakt 5 software online, it is likely pirated and could contain malware. It is always safer and more stable to use the latest for your projects. Samplers : Kontakt 8 | Komplete - Native Instruments kontakt 5 vst free
If you do download the free Player, these are some of the best libraries that work without needing the paid version: The is the free version of Native Instruments'