Marketing · Design, video and content
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe's subscription suite of professional design, photo, video and PDF apps
At a glance
Adobe Creative Cloud is Adobe's subscription bundle of professional creative software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects and Lightroom, plus cloud storage and Firefly generative AI. You can subscribe to the full collection or to single apps. The former All Apps plan is now called Creative Cloud Pro, with a lower-priced Creative Cloud Standard option.
- Category
- Design, video and content
- Best fit
- Mid-market · Enterprise
- Pricing
- See pricing below
- In Adam’s stack
- No
Who Adobe Creative Cloud is best for
In-house designers, video editors, agencies and photographers who need industry-standard tools and file formats. Choose it over Canva when you need detailed photo editing, vector illustration, print-ready layouts or professional video post-production.
Key features
- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for photo, vector and layout work
- Premiere and After Effects for video editing and motion graphics
- Firefly generative AI built into the apps
- Cloud storage and shared libraries for assets
- Single-app plans or the full collection
- Business plans with licence management
Why it’s worth it
These are the standard tools professional designers and printers expect, so files move cleanly between your team, agencies and suppliers.
Things to consider
- The full suite is expensive, especially on business licences, and costs add up across a team.
- Annual plans paid monthly can carry a fee if you cancel early, so check the terms before committing.
- The professional apps have a steep learning curve and are overkill for teams that only need quick social graphics.
For Australian businesses
Adobe's Australian site lists plans in Australian dollars with GST included, and has a local 1800 number for school and university licensing.
Adobe Creative Cloud pricing
Pricing as published by Adobe Creative Cloud
Prices include GST, annual plan billed monthly. Creative Cloud Pro A$84.99/month for the first year for new subscribers, then A$113.49/month. Creative Cloud Standard A$79.99/month. Single apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Premiere A$35.99/month. Photography plan A$30.99/month. Business: Creative Cloud Pro A$157.99/licence/month, single apps from A$59.99/licence/month.
Source: adobe.com/au/creativecloud/plans.html. Checked 8 October 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the vendor’s site before you buy.
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FAQ
Adobe Creative Cloud: common questions
How much does Adobe Creative Cloud cost in Australia?
The full Creative Cloud Pro plan is listed at A$113.49/month (with a first-year discount for new subscribers), single apps are A$35.99/month, and business licences cost more. Prices on the Australian site include GST.
Can I buy just Photoshop?
Yes. Adobe sells single-app plans for Photoshop and most other apps, as well as a Photography plan that bundles Photoshop and Lightroom.
Adobe Creative Cloud vs Canva for a small business?
Canva is usually enough for social posts, decks and simple marketing material. Creative Cloud is worth it when you have a trained designer or need professional photo, print or video work.
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