--- title: "Adobe Illustrator Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Adobe Illustrator pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Adobe Illustrator Pricing - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 from [8,658 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/reviews/) - Starting at $22.99 per month - Free trial: Not available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: Not provided by vendor --- ## How much does Adobe Illustrator cost? Adobe Illustrator has **2 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $22.99 flat rate per month**. ### Illustrator for Individuals - Price: $22.99 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Illustrator for Individuals plan includes: - 100gb of Cloud Storage - Illustrator on Desktop and Ipad - 20,000+ fonts - 1 million+ free photos, drawings, video clips, audio clips, and templates - Tutorials ### Illustrator for Teams - Price: $37.99 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Illustrator for Teams plan includes: - Create Precise Designs - Illustrations and Vector Graphics on Desktop and Ipad - Generative credits - 1000s of free templates on web and mobile - Company-owned libraries - Admin Console to easily manage licenses and billing - Unlimited job posts through Adobe Talent on Behance --- ## Is Adobe Illustrator worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 84% AI summary based on 153 value-for-money rating reviews: Some users report that Adobe Illustrator offers good value for money, especially when purchased as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes other useful tools for graphic design, layout, photo retouching, and video editing. They appreciate the discounts available through Creative Cloud and the access to additional resources like premium templates and collaboration tools. However, some reviewers feel that Adobe Illustrator's subscription model is expensive and not suitable for everyone, particularly freelancers, part-time designers, and small organizations. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.0 - Customer service: 4.3 - Features: 4.7 - Ease of deployment: 4.5 - Likelihood to recommend: 85% Based on 8,658 total Adobe Illustrator reviews. --- ## How does Adobe Illustrator compare to other alternatives? Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99 flat rate per month. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. Adobe Illustrator pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Adobe Illustrator — 4.8 out of 5 ([8,658 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/reviews/)) | 2 plans | $22.99 /mo | Not available | Not available | 4.3 | | [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([7,346 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $19.99 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([13,459 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $10.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.6 | | [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([2,472 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $19.99 | Not available | Available | 4.3 | | [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([3,500 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Available | Not available | 4.8 | --- ## What reviewers say about Adobe Illustrator's pricing ### What they like - **Adobe Illustrator offers good value for money** Especially when purchased as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes other useful tools for graphic design, layout, photo retouching, and video editing. They appreciate the discounts available through Creative Cloud and the access to additional resources like premium templates and collaboration tools. - **The software's robust features and constant updates justify the subscription cost for many professionals** Some users also find the educator discounts helpful and believe the software's professional-level capabilities make it worth the investment. ### What holds them back - **Adobe Illustrator's subscription model is expensive and not suitable for everyone** Particularly freelancers, part-time designers, and small organizations. They express frustration with the lack of a one-time purchase option and the high cost of maintaining a subscription. - **The price can be prohibitive** Especially for those who do not use the software regularly or need only one or two applications from the suite. Additionally, some reviewers find the subscription model to be a barrier for new users and those in developing countries. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "My overall experience with Adobe Illustrator remains very very good and I earned lot of money through it." Reviewer: Muhammad Zohaib A. Role: Sr. Talent Acquisition Officer * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "The new subscription based model made access to Illustrator more affordable" Reviewer: Tayeb A. Role: CEO * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Adobe Illustrator is available through monthly subscription which can be pricey for students compared to a onetime purchase and also it\`s tools might be quite intimidating for beginners" Reviewer: Esther S. Role: Graphic Designer * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "The software can also be demanding on computer performance, and the subscription cost may be a limitation for some users." Reviewer: Maria S. Role: Designer [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/reviews/)