Adobe CC Prices Skyrocket

[denum]

Now I get it. I've been paying 19.99 a month since I signed up a couple years ago, so yeah, no price increase for me, yet.

 

[JoolsW]

Haha... We Affinity users are laughing.

 

[smoke665]

Haha... We Affinity users are laughing.

I wouldn't laugh to much, according to their website they're $69.99 for Photo 2 only, that's 59% of the price of Adobe's one year plan. The Adobe plan includes Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, AI generated fill, and AI image, plus regular updates and 20GB online storage. Affinity is a one time perpetual license for Photo2 only, with upgrades extra. Without the upgrades "perpetual licenses" eventually become obsolete due to hardware and operating system improvements.

Despite their size, and the cost involved, I will give Adobe credit for having good live customer service. Anytime over the years I've had a problem, I can call, be connected to a live, knowledgeable person that quickly resolves my issue.

 

[Steve Anchell]

Unless you have a compelling reason to stay with Adobe, have a look at On1 or Exposure 7. Both have sophisticated masking and many more of the most important PS/LR features. In fact, E7 is almost an exact knockoff of LR with just enough changes to avoid infringement. If you are versant with Lightroom, both of these have a fast learning curve.

Both have non-destructive layers, are Catalog free, have an extensive array of creative presets, RAW editors, keywords, collections, smart collections, have PS/LR plug-in capabilities, etc.

Both can be purchased. On1 is aggressive about creating new versions each year which they charge for. You can skip every other year and not miss anything. E7 offers new versions when they get around to it.

Check 'em out.

Exposure 7, Exposure X7 creative photo editor and organizer - Exposure Software
On1 Software, Photo Editing Software | Discover Photography & Picture Editing Software - ON1