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Adobe Creative Cloud
Every price change since Apr 2017 — dated, sourced, archived.
The pricing story
Adobe's All Apps plan is the textbook case of subscription creep with no exit: $52.99 when the modern bundle settled in 2018, $54.99 in 2022, $59.99 in late 2023 (justified by Firefly AI), and a rebrand to 'Creative Cloud Pro' at $69.99 in mid-2025 with AI credits bundled in — a 32% climb in seven years for software you can never own. Adobe pairs each hike with new AI features, and quietly retired the beloved $9.99 Photography plan for new customers. With annual-plan early-termination fees locking users in, Adobe hikes are effectively mandatory for working professionals — which is exactly why alternatives like Affinity's one-time purchase keep gaining ground.
Every change on record
4 entries- Jun 17, 2025 All Apps (individual) $59.99 $69.99 ▲ +17%
All Apps becomes 'Creative Cloud Pro' at $69.99 with AI credits; cheaper 'Standard' tier without full AI arrives for existing users only
source: Adobe plans page (archived) ↗ - Nov 1, 2023 All Apps (individual) $54.99 $59.99 ▲ +9%
+$5, tied to Firefly generative AI rollout
source: Adobe plans page (archived) ↗ - Apr 27, 2022 All Apps (individual) $52.99 $54.99 ▲ +4%
First All Apps hike in years, +$2
source: Adobe plans page (archived) ↗ - Apr 1, 2017 All Apps (individual) $52.99 Launch
Modern All Apps price settles at $52.99
source: Adobe plans page (archived) ↗
Current plans (2026)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Cloud Pro (All Apps) | $69.99/mo | Annual, paid monthly; AI credits included |
| Photography (20GB) | $19.99/mo | Ps + Lr; old $9.99 tier retired |
| Single App (Photoshop) | $22.99/mo | Annual, paid monthly |
US list prices. Check the official pricing page for regional pricing and promos.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Adobe Creative Cloud ever raised its prices?
Yes — Adobe Creative Cloud has raised prices 3 times. The most recent increase was on Jun 17, 2025, when All Apps (individual) went from $59.99 to $69.99.
How much does Adobe Creative Cloud cost in 2026?
Creative Cloud Pro (All Apps) costs $69.99/mo; Photography (20GB) costs $19.99/mo; Single App (Photoshop) costs $22.99/mo.
What did Adobe Creative Cloud cost when it launched?
The All Apps (individual) plan launched at $52.99/mo in Apr 2017. Today it costs $69.99 — a 32% increase.
When was the last Adobe Creative Cloud price increase?
Jun 17, 2025. All Apps becomes 'Creative Cloud Pro' at $69.99 with AI credits; cheaper 'Standard' tier without full AI arrives for existing users only