Digital painters, 3D artists, and heavy generative AI users. Included apps: Photoshop, Adobe Express, Adobe Fresco. Storage tiers: 100GB cloud storage.
If you are a student or educator with a valid .edu email address (or other proof), you can get the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for roughly $19.99/mo for the first year (and $29.99/mo after that). This is arguably the best software deal in the industry.
: You pay the entire year's cost upfront. This option often provides the best value and ensures uninterrupted service for 12 months.
Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing, graphic design, and digital art. Since moving to a cloud-based model, Adobe offers its software exclusively through subscription plans—with the being the most common and cost-effective commitment.
For daily or weekly users, the annual subscription is the most affordable way to access Photoshop legally. However, if you use Photoshop only a few times per year, Adobe’s month-to-month or even a cheaper alternative (Affinity Photo, Pixelmator) may be better.