Adobe will stop accepting new signups for its 20GB Photography Plan on January 15th. Existing subscribers will not be removed from the 20GB Photography Plan, but their monthly bill will increase from $10 to $15.
This is the first Adobe Photography Plan price hike in about a decade. And, as Adobe notes, existing subscribers can avoid the price hike by switching to annual payments. The $120 annual fee is unchanged. It’s an upfront payment, but it’s equivalent to $10 a month.
After January 15th, 2025, new subscribers who want to use Photoshop will need to join the 1TB Photography Plan $20 a month, the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for $60 a month, or the individual Photoshop plan for $23 a month. The latter option is obviously the worst option.
Frankly, the timing of this change couldn’t be worse. I understand that $120 a year is the same as $10 a month, but an unexpected charge of $120 at Christmastime is hugely inconvenient. Seriously, Adobe, you couldn’t wait a few months?
Forcing new customers toward the 1TB Photography Plan is also a bizarre, weird idea. Some people don’t use Adobe’s cloud storage.
If you want to give Adobe the finger, consider buying Affinity Photo or Pixelmator Pro. They cost $70 and $50, respectively, and are not bound by monthly or yearly subscriptions. I should also point out that Pixelmator Pro was recently acquired by Apple, meaning that it might enjoy free, lifetime upgrades like Logic Pro or Final Cut Pro. There are several free Photoshop alternatives, too, though they’re less capable than the premium stuff.
Note that Adobe’s price and plan changes are not limited to the United States. Similar changes are coming to the UK and other countries. Affected customers will receive an email from Adobe explaining any changes they may experience.
Source: Adobe
