Can you get Hive for free?

Excuse me, but I was wondering if you could possibly clarify something for me. I've been hearing a lot about Hive recently, and I'm quite intrigued. My question is, is it actually possible to acquire Hive for free? I understand that many cryptocurrencies require some form of investment, but I've heard rumors that Hive might be an exception. Could you shed some light on this for me, please?