Adobe Creative Cloud: subscription or standalone licence, which is cheaper?

Adobe Creative Cloud is fantastic, but the monthly costs add up fast. A lot of people wonder whether there is another way. In this article we compare the options, so you can choose what suits your usage and budget.

The standard subscription

With Adobe directly, you pay monthly or annually for access to apps like Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. You always get the latest versions and cloud storage, but you keep paying for as long as you use it. Over a full year, that really adds up.

A more affordable licence

At Licono you buy Creative Cloud for a lower price, with the exact same genuine software. You can choose a licence for one month, three months or a full year. Handy if you have a project on, want to put in some extra hours for a while, or simply don’t want to pay full price.

When should you choose what?

• Do you work professionally every day and want to deal directly with Adobe? Then a subscription can make sense.
• Want to save money, or do you work on a project or occasional basis? Then an affordable licence is often the smarter call.
• Not sure? Start small with a short licence and see how much you actually use.

Just do the maths

Put the annual cost of a subscription next to the price of a standalone licence. The difference is often bigger than you’d think. With the same software, you simply keep more money in your pocket.

Curious about the prices? Take a look at the Adobe collection and choose the licence that suits you.