# It has a high cost for licenses.

This program has some licenses which are very expensive giving the competition an advantage by offering graphic design services with much lower costs than photoshop, can this program be obtained more economically for its licenses?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Master of Architecture - MArch en Universidad de yeshiva
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

As a working professional I find the current monthly pricing plans quite reasonable for the value of the software you're getting - and definitely an improvement from having to shell out hundreds of dollars upfront the way it used to work!
As a hobbyist and casual retoucher, it's definitely a bit much. As a freelancer I don't always have guaranteed income, so when I'm not working for a bit I tend to cancel my subscription and use free programs like GIMP, Krita and Inkscape for my non-business creative projects.
It definitely depends on your income situation and creative goals, but overall I feel the pricing is reasonable for a professional using the software for commercial purposes.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Graphic Designer & Production Artist



### Comment 2

I agree Adobe could and should lower the price for licensing it's software, I'm sure that would attract many users that just keep getting pirated software It's strong market position is not going to last forever has other solutions are becoming available. Adobe is great but it should reconsider.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Graphic, Web Designer & Photographer



### Comment 3

As someone who has chosen Adobe products for over 20 years I can tell you that it is worth every penny. With regards to capabilities you will not find a more robust tool for editorial quality photo editing, design and production. 

Now, if you’re looking to edit photos for social media or for hobby work then certainly there are  programs that cost less that will give you what you need.

It’s a great product that in all my years I’ve had very little issue with. Adobe is a quality company that builds quality software and it just works. I can’t say that about others so I’ll always choose Adobe products.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: C



### Comment 4

Sometimes you can find older versions on eBay that are legitimate.  Though they don't have all the features as CC, they do get the job done.  You will have to pay close attention to whether or not the keys are included.  

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Marketing Consultant | Media Buyer | Brand Specialist



### Comment 5

Yes, Adobe have something of a price racket running when it comes to their own software - there isn't really any way to shortcut it, unless you purchase the software using an academic license which makes it slightly cheaper. The bundles of software provide the best value. The fact remains that using Adobe software long-term amounts to a serious outlay in terms of cost, but there is no choice if you wish to use their products.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Research Data and Digital Humanities Manager



### Comment 6

I agree very much.  While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge.  I am a big fan of Adobe having been a early Photoshop user from back in the "Barney Scan" days.  Over the years the whole CreativeSuite ecosystem grew well past my humble needs.  A few years ago I tried other products and settled on Affinity Photo.  Since then I have been a happy user.  I miss Acrobat and Distiller very much, not having found suitable replacements. 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Media Production for the Construction Industry • Social Media Management • Administrative Support



### Comment 7

Adobe is offering special price of US$19.99/mo (for the 1st year) for all Creative Cloud applications for students and teachers.


##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 6 years ago
- Author title: Digital Practice Leader




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