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March 12, 2018
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Subscription cost increasing AGAIN

  • March 12, 2018
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I'm going to cancel my subscription too. I'm tired of paying exorbitant fees month after month. $72.99 a month? From $52.99? I don't see inflation at that level.

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Kanikas
Community Manager
Community Manager
March 12, 2018

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience!

For details, please see: Adobe Updates Creative Cloud Pricing          | Adobe Blog

Kindly view the link for more information related to price increase: Creative Cloud for individuals | Price changes in United States, Canada, and Mexico

You may also Contact Customer Care for help. Feel free to update the thread for more questions.

Thanks

Kanika

Participating Frequently
November 16, 2018

The time is ripe for another software company to compete with Adobe CC. It's rotten I had CS6 license revoked 5 year after I purchased but didn't have any recourse because the original seller is out of business and therefore not on Adobe's "valid vender" list. Rotten way to treat someone who has been using their product since the 1990's.

Also the response from adobe "Sorry for the inconvenience!" is so patronizing for a response to their greed.

ProDesignTools
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 16, 2018

Hi michiet,

Why would you call it greed? From what you describe, it sounds like you may have had an unauthorized license.

You say the seller is out of business, which leaves some unanswered questions... Was this a legitimate license and legal product purchased from a reputable, well-known vendor whose name we would all recognize, at a normal price? If so, and if you can prove that, then do you think Adobe revoked it unjustifiably?

Participant
March 12, 2018

I'm with you.

My subscription isn't increasing that much, but as a one-man small business, $50/ month is already insanely expensive for products that I barely scratch the surface of their potential use. There are other products available for free that can do what I need, I just prefer Adobe since I have a basic understanding of how it works.

This feels like a complete money grab that doesn't take into account the little guy. It seems that they are only looking at the bottom line.

Greed is a hell of a drug.

Inspiring
March 12, 2018

Yeah it's a money grab.

The software satisfied my needs years ago and anything Adobe adds to it now doesn't benefit me. Sometimes it's even a step back - Dreamweaver for example. I don't use the current version because it's terrible.

I understand that converting to subscription based was a good business move since - like I said this software satisfied my needs years ago - so I probably wouldn't bother upgrading and Adobe wouldn't make any money. But having said that - users that aren't benefitting from the updates, like me, won't like paying more.

So, I think this increase will cause a lot of users to start looking elsewhere.

But I have a question... This page says I should be paying $49.99/month now and it's going up to $52.99 but I'm already paying $52.49/month and have been for over four years. What's up with that?

ProDesignTools
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 12, 2018

MacUser – guessing that state & local taxes are added, unless you are exempt.

ProDesignTools
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 12, 2018

Hi,

What country or geography are you in, and which plan do you have?

How long have you had your subscription, and did you receive any initial promotional pricing which may be expiring?

Note that it's also possible to avoid the increase entirely:

Adobe Creative Cloud Price Is Changing – Here’s How, Why, and What That Means for You

Hope that helps.