GNS3 without paying money and still run e.g. Cisco simulations?

Hi,

I was trying to do some network simulations with GNS3, but there seems to be a dead end where I have to download these images. Which as far as I know requires a Cisco Virtual Internet Routing Lab Personal Edition (VIRL PE) subscription of 200 dollars.

Is there a way to use GNS3 in a way where it's still authentic to 'real' network hardware (Cisco/Juniper) but without spending any money?