free or cheaper for start ups?

[sterling24704539o5v2]

Is there a free or cheaper option of illustrator for those who don't use adobe every day or even every week and don't want to fork over the insanely high price? 

I don't NEED to use illustrator for the type of work I do now, but one day I may, and I would be willing to pay for the product as my company grows, but I won't pay that price now as it's a burden when trying to scrape every penny together as a struggling start up busniess. 

I'm already unimpressed that I couldn't call someone to ask this question, I can't stand companies without proper support, so I'm hoping for a reasonable solution as I'm very ready to never use or recommend adobe products again. 

thanks,

Sterling 

ClipTech Customs 

[Myra Ferguson · Accepted solution]

Here are some options that might help:

• Adobe has a single app plan that is less expensive than the full apps plan if you only want to use Illustrator.
• You can also sign up for a free Creative Cloud membership. It obviously has limited benefits, but could help.
  • Benefits of a free Creative Cloud membership
• There's a discussion in the Lounge with updated info on opportunities to win a Creative Cloud subscription. It looks like there's an opportunity to win one with a June 17 deadline:
  • Win an Adobe Creative Cloud membership!
• If you don't use any of the apps very often and can wait, they usually have a discount on Black Friday.

[Jacob Bugge]

Sterling,

The words "use or recommend adobe products again" seem to imply that you may have (used) an older version.

If that is the case, is there a strong reason to upgrade/switch to CC?