Adobe Creative Cloud Prices Compared (US 2026)
Adobe's US plans page lists Creative Cloud prices, but never all three billing options in one view. This comparison puts the annual plan billed monthly, the annual prepaid price, and the month-to-month plan next to each other so you can see which option actually costs less.
Prices below are US list prices pulled from Adobe's Creative Cloud plans and checkout. Sales tax is extra. Desktop apps and subscriptions only, no mobile-only plans.
Apps included in a complete plan
| App |
|---|
| Photoshop |
| Lightroom |
| Lightroom Classic |
| Illustrator |
| InDesign |
| InCopy |
| Adobe Premiere |
| After Effects |
| Audition |
| Animate |
| Dreamweaver |
| Acrobat Pro |
| Adobe Express |
| Adobe Firefly |
| Bridge |
| Media Encoder |
| Adobe Portfolio |
| Adobe Fonts |
Click an app name to open the official product page. Substance 3D apps and Adobe Stock credits are not included in the complete plan.
Creative Cloud complete plans (individuals)
| Plan | Annual, billed monthly | Annual, prepaid | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cloud Pro | $69.99 | $779.88 | $104.99 |
| Creative Cloud Standard | $54.99 | $599.88 | $82.49 |
Both plans include the same 20+ desktop apps. The difference is generative AI: Creative Cloud Pro includes 4,000 generative credits per month plus premium AI for video and audio. Creative Cloud Standard includes 25 credits and no premium AI. If you mainly use the classic desktop apps, Standard is the cheaper complete plan.
Click a price to open the matching Adobe offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Creative Cloud single-app plans (individuals)
Click an app name for the official product page, or a price for the matching offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Creative Cloud photography plans (individuals)
| Plan | Included apps | Annual, billed monthly | Annual, prepaid | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography plan (1TB) | • Lightroom • Lightroom Classic • Photoshop for desktop, web, iPhone, and iPad • Adobe Portfolio • 1TB cloud storage | $19.99 | $239.88 | $29.99 |
| Lightroom (1TB) | • Lightroom • Lightroom Classic • Lightroom for phone, tablet, and web • Adobe Portfolio • 1TB cloud storage | $11.99 | $119.88 | $17.99 |
Click an app name for the official product page, or a price for the matching offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Creative Cloud for teams and business
| Plan | Annual, billed monthly (per license) |
|---|---|
| Creative Cloud Pro | $99.99 |
| Creative Cloud single app (for example Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) | from $37.99 |
| Acrobat Pro | $23.99 |
| Substance 3D Collection | $119.99 |
Team plans also include central license management, shared libraries, 180-day file recovery, and extended 24/7 support. Per license. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Creative Cloud Pro for teams is also available prepaid at $1,199.88/year per license. Acrobat Pro for teams prepaid is $287.88/year per license.
Creative Cloud for students and teachers
| Plan | Annual, billed monthly | Annual, prepaid |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Cloud Pro, first year (77% off) | $15.99 | $239.88 |
| Creative Cloud Pro, from year 2 | $39.99 | - |
Proof of enrollment is required (student ID, enrollment letter, transcript, or tuition receipt). Click a price to open the offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Creative Cloud for schools and universities
| License model | Who it is for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro named-user license | Small workgroups and departments. 100GB cloud storage per license, extended 24/7 support. | on request |
| Pro student pack | Departments with 100+ students. Licenses can be reassigned to new students or courses. | on request |
| Campus license | Full access for learners and educators. Volume discounts and a consolidated annual invoice. | on request |
Adobe no longer publishes list prices for institutions. US education sales: 800-585-0774, or contact an Adobe education partner. Prices on request, tax extra, no guarantee.
Acrobat plans (individuals)
| Plan | Annual, billed monthly | Annual, prepaid | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobat Standard | $14.99 | $179.88 | $24.99 |
| Acrobat Pro | $19.99 | $239.88 | $29.99 |
| Acrobat Studio | $24.99 | $299.88 | $34.99 |
| AI Assistant for Acrobat | $4.99 | $59.88 | $6.99 |
Acrobat Studio bundles Acrobat Pro, AI Assistant, and Adobe Express Premium. Click a price for the matching offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Adobe Firefly plans for generative AI
| Plan | Credits per month | Annual, billed monthly | Annual, prepaid | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Standard | 2,000 | $8.49 | $83.99 | $9.99 |
| Firefly Pro | 4,000 | $16.99 | $167.99 | $19.99 |
| Firefly Pro Plus | 10,000 | $41.99 | $419.99 | $49.99 |
| Firefly Premium | 50,000 | $169.99 | $1,679.99 | $199.99 |
A Creative Cloud Pro subscription already includes 4,000 credits per month at no extra charge. Click a price for the matching offer. US list prices, tax extra, no guarantee.
Common questions
Which billing option is cheapest?
Annual prepaid. Creative Cloud Pro is $779.88 prepaid instead of $839.88 if you pay $69.99 for 12 months, about $60 less. Month-to-month costs roughly 50% more for the option to cancel anytime.
Is the Photography plan a better buy than Photoshop alone?
Usually yes. The Photography plan is $19.99/mo and includes Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and 1TB of cloud storage. Photoshop alone is $22.99/mo.
Can I cancel early?
Adobe checkout currently states a 14-day window for a full refund on business plans. After that, annual plans billed monthly can charge a fee of up to half the remaining commitment. Prepaid plans are not refunded after the cooling-off period. Only the month-to-month plan can be canceled anytime with no fee.