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pntfive
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January 29, 2019
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Lightroom Classic CC only subscription

  • January 29, 2019
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I am a hobbyist using Lightroom 6.14, which is getting a bit long in the tooth.  I purchased Lightroom 6 when it was released in 2015.  I do not use Photoshop, and have no plans to use Photoshop.

Does Adobe have an plans to release a Lightroom Classic CC only subscription for a cheaper price?  If Adobe released a $5/month subscription for Lightroom Classis CC only, I would think of subscribing.  Considering that I don't use Photoshop, I find $10/month a bit expensive.

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      Armin Hammer
      Participating Frequently
      December 21, 2020

      I've been using their photography plan for $14.99 but I just got an email that i'm being renewed at $19.99 per month. I use Lightroom on my iPad Pro and Lightroom Classic on my Mac for storage/backup. I have no need for Lightroom CC, so I really do wish they had a Lightroom Classic Plan with 1TB for $9.99. 

       

      Man, if Apple only brought back Aperture + iCloud, I would drop Adobe in a heartbeat.

      GoldingD
      GoldingD
      Legend
      December 21, 2020

      That would be the 1TB option, would it not? 20 GB still $9.99/month

       

      https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html?mv=search&sdid=KKQYH

       

      Do you actually use the 1TB of cloud storage?

       

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      Armin Hammer
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      December 21, 2020

      yes I use 1TB of cloud storage, I would even pay $9.99 for half of that, but 20GB for $9.99? I would use that up in a day from less than a full photoshoot. I use 64GB SD cards, I couldn't even sync that for $9.99.

      Ricky336
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      Ricky336Community Expert
      Community Expert
      January 30, 2019

      Unfortunately, if you want to stick with Lightroom - and it is a good programme - and keep it farily up to date, you have no option but to go subscription. BUT, their Photography plan (at it's current price) is still a good deal all things considered. I don't use Photoshop a lot myself either, but it is really good for some things as davidg mentioned in his post. That's where Photoshop is really good! SO both programmes do work well together.

      You could also go with Photoshop Elements. You can edit raw files with that as well (although probably not as functional as Lightroom). Maybe have a look at that option as that is standalone.

      By the way, in naming products the concept of KISS comes to mind.

      GoldingD
      GoldingD
      Legend
      January 29, 2019

      And I agree with many, note how Adobe lists Lightroom Classic CC secon (or in some advertising last), note how they do not offer a Lightroom Classic CC only plan. Note how the harp on Plans with more cloud space.

      Do they want us to abandon Classic? Or is that a continuing PR error.

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      pntfiveAuthor
      Participant
      January 29, 2019

      There is a single app plan, but it includes Lightroom CC and 1TB of storage for $10/month.  Unfortunately, I'm not interesting in Lightroom CC.  I'm interested in the Lightroom Classic CC.

      Adobe need to work on their product naming!  :-)

      I wrote the original post hoping that someone from Adobe would see it and respond.  I was fairly sure they didn't have a $5/month plan for just Lightroom Classic CC, but wanted to let them know that there would be some sort of demand for that.

      * hint hint *

      Adobe, are you listening?

        GoldingD
        GoldingD
        Legend
        January 29, 2019

        Ah, well Adobe employees only occasionally look at this Forum, only occasonaly reply, usaly to ask that you post to another web site.

        And that site is: Lightroom Classic CC | Photoshop Family Customer Community

        And yes major fubar (trying to be polite, really) in naming the Mobil pos Lightroom CC.

        GoldingD
        GoldingD
        Legend
        January 29, 2019

        If you go to : Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

        you will see several plans. Now the single app plan does not appear to include any form of Lightroom in it.

        I was going to point out the options in the Photgraphy plan, but Lightroom Classic CC is not listed, just that piece of (censored by author) Lightroom CC with more storage. Clearly not what you want

        So, it appears only the default Photography Plan,  with LR CC, LR Classic CC, PS CC, and a bit of cloud space, is offered at the low cost end (well their low cost end) that will provide you with Lightroom Classic CC with the minimum of additional software. (Unfortunately not with just LR Classic CC)

        Now, I do not open up PS much, but I do occasionally find I need to do so when LR Classic will not accomplish something. Most often this is the content aware fill tool, sometimes better spot removal, occasionally a troublesome pano merge (LR needs work on difficult brackets) and at least for now (with not even a hint of possible change) focus stacking.

        By the way, while I would install PS CC and LR Classic CC, installing LR CC (aka the Cloud LR) is not mandatory. Installing PS CC is not mandatory either, but recommended.(ok, just my opinion)

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