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September 3, 2025
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Premiere (not "Pro") subscription level -- for half the price.

  • September 3, 2025
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I'm an average editor -- not a pro. I do not need professional level editing features (And I don't want or need ai. -- I know... blasphemy). As such, it makes more sense for me to have a slimmed down version of Premiere that doesn't cost $22.99. But don't hear what I'm NOT saying -- I don't want Adobe Premiere Rush -- I don't want this for social media. I want to use a basic desktop video editor that doesn't cost literally more than ANY streaming subscription I have. I don't want advanced features as I don't need to edit Zach Snyder's next 4 hour feature film. I just want a simple and cheap editor for simple and cheap YouTube videos. I'm gonna be honest, Davinci Resolve and iMovie are calling my name ("freeeeeeee") -- but I would be willing to continue giving Adobe my money simply to not have to switch to a new software. But I won't keep paying literally double my Apple TV+ subcription just to use the Razor Tool. Basically what I'm saying is... your move. Create a less expensive version of Premiere (that I don't have to haggle for like I'm at a used car lot)... or lose me. Your move Adobe. 

4 replies

Peru Bob
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 4, 2025

No monthly option.

At $99 for three years, it wouldn't make economic sense for Adobe to have a monthly fee.

Participant
September 3, 2025

A THREE YEAR license?! Is there a monthly option? 

Peru Bob
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 3, 2025

...and it's way less than half the price.

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 3, 2025

Might want to try Premiere Elements.

Stripped down version of Pro.

https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-elements.html