Is Creative Cloud worth the money?

[alexanders86579476]

Hello,

New to the photography game and debating between products. Is Adobe worth it?

Any insight appreciated.

[John Waller]

Depends.

On what you want to do with the software.

Which apps will you be using?

Hobby or professional?

Which Cloud plan are you considering? Photography Plan? Are you prepared to subscribe to your software?

Which non-Adobe software are you comparing it to?

[alexanders86579476]

Thanks for the quick reply John.

It's more of a hobby with some freelance work mixed in. Focusing mainly photography but also planning to get into some video eventually. I'm familiar with a decent amount of the apps but really like Photoshop and Lightroom. Debating the All Apps plan and would be okay with the commitment.

Haven't really been comparing to any other software. What are your thoughts?

[John Waller]

You asked if it's worth the money. That's an individual decision based on budget, needs and workflow.

Some people hate subscriptions with a passion. If you're happy subscribing then it's more about tools, workflow and how you'll use the software.

Download a 7 day no-obligation trial and see what you think.

There's plenty of competition from Capture One, Luminar, ON1 Photo Raw and others. Over time, I have acquired all of them and like different aspects of each. For example, I like Lightroom but find importing to be slow. So I use ON1's browser to find my keepers then import keepers into Lightoom.

[alexanders86579476]

I appreciate it. If I may ask, has the pricing increase changed your inclination to use Adobe products in anyway?

I understand that this is the first time they've raised prices, but I'm worried that it might continue given limited alternatives.

[John Waller]

Disclaimer: as an Adobe ACP ( Meet the Experts ), I receive a complimentary Cloud membership in return for volunteering my time to contribute to and moderate these forums. So any comments I make about pricing may be perceived as biased.

I can understand the concerns about price rises though. It's been a lingering issue since the Cloud started. Again, an individual decision to weigh against the value of the software to you and your workflow.

[alexanders86579476]

You're right. Thanks for the help.

[Spiroidale]

Hi, i would find useful to have only Premiere and Photoshop at a lower price, instead of the whole suite. Adobe already offers limited suite for photography! thank you

[Abambo]

spiroidale  wrote

Hi, i would find useful to have only Premiere and Photoshop at a lower price

That's not an option. But You can take the Photography plan and Premiere as single app and pay less then the All app plan.

[Nancy OShea]

spiroidale  wrote

Hi, i would find useful to have only Premiere and Photoshop at a lower price.

Adobe offers Elements -- lite versions of Photoshop & Premier.  A lower price and a much easier learning curve.   No subscription required.

Photoshop Elements 2018 and Premiere Elements 2018