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Who Adobe Creative Cloud is best for
Industry standard for design, photo, video, and illustration — Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects
Subscriber context: 30M+
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Adobe Creative Cloud subscription cost
Industry standard for design, photo, video, and illustration — Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects
Default planPhotography (PS+LR) · $9.99/mo
Starting price$9.99/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $9.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: 7-day free trial.
Student pricing: $19.99/mo. All Apps plan.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Adobe Creative Cloud official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: $19.99/mo. All Apps plan.
Most popular
Photography (PS+LR)
$9.99/mo
$119.88/year
Photoshop • Lightroom
What changes on this plan
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- 20GB cloud
Plan option
Single App
$22.99/mo
$263.88/year
Any one app • 100GB cloud
What changes on this plan
- Any one app
- 100GB cloud
- Fonts
Plan option
All Apps
$59.99/mo
$659.88/year
20+ apps • 100GB cloud
What changes on this plan
- 20+ apps
- 100GB cloud
- Fonts
- Firefly AI
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 7-day free trial.
- Student pricing: $19.99/mo. All Apps plan.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 7-day free trial.
Annual comparison: Photography (PS+LR) is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: $19.99/mo. All Apps plan.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
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Head-to-head comparisons
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Adobe Creative Cloud plan and is it worth it?
Adobe Creative Cloud's lowest paid plan is Photography (PS+LR) at $9.99/mo. Photoshop • Lightroom Compare this against alternatives in Productivity to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Adobe Creative Cloud cost per year?
With annual billing, Photography (PS+LR) costs $119.88 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $119.88 per year.
Does Adobe Creative Cloud have a free trial or free tier?
7-day free trial.
How many plans does Adobe Creative Cloud have and what is the difference?
Adobe Creative Cloud offers 3 plans ranging from $9.99/mo to $59.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Adobe Creative Cloud worth the price compared to alternatives?
Industry standard for design, photo, video, and illustration — Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects Closest competitors in Productivity include Dropbox, Microsoft 365, Identity Guard. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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