If you absolutely cannot afford the TC Electric Guitar, here are electric guitar libraries for Kontakt (Free Kontakt Player may not run all; some require Full Kontakt):

: Offers 14 different articulations, including realistic legato (hammer-on/pull-off), glissando, natural and LFO vibrato, and feedback.

If you genuinely cannot afford the library, here are (most work in any DAW without Kontakt):

Before downloading and installing the plugin, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

Ilya Efimov TC Electric Guitar is a virtual electric guitar plugin developed by Ilya Efimov, a Russian software engineer and music producer. The plugin is designed to emulate the sound and feel of a real electric guitar, with a focus on accuracy, playability, and versatility. With Ilya Efimov TC Electric Guitar, you can create stunning electric guitar parts for your music productions, from rock and metal to jazz and pop.

– Ilya Efimov occasionally offers 30–50% discounts during Black Friday, Christmas, or summer sales.