Best plan for graphic designers

[chemik62794002]

Hello, I want to start a new freelance graphic design business, but I just need 4 design software: Indesign, photoshop, illustrator, and acrobat. Why can't I have a plan just for these? As I understand, I'll be needing to buy a plan for all the software to save money, or buy each and spend a lot. What am I to do? Thanks

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

Hi @chemik62794002:

This is a user-to-user forum—users helping other users. We can provide information but have no control over why Adobe does what it does. For more information and to initiate a purchase, see: 

As an individual, you can purchase a subscription for these four products as stand-alone applications or in a bundle.

• InDesign: US$20.99/mo
• Photoshop: US$20.99/mo
• Illustrator: US$20.99/mo
• Acrobat: US$14.99 /mo 

Creative Cloud subscription (includes all of the above): US$52.99/mo

For more information and to initiate a purchase, see: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html?filter=design&plan=individual&sdid=KKQLR&mv=search&ef...

~Barb

[Abambo]

The all-apps plan has been designed and priced for users using at least 3 apps, as studies at the time and according to Adobe showed that the standard user uses 3 apps.

Just calculate the fees:

• The cheapest option for Photoshop is the Photography plan (LrC+Ps, but nobody forces you to use LrC): $10/month. This is a special bundle and a bargain for photographers.
• All others have single app plans for $20.99
• Acrobat is special in that sense that Acrobat DC costs only $14.99

Now calculate and choose the options that will help you the most.

All have a commitment for a year. You may also get commitments on the month for some programs. They are more expensive, but can be cancelled each moment.