Adobe just keeps doubling down on being one of the worst companies to exist! They have absolutely no intention of doing anything right by their users. The only thing they care about is their bottom line and making sure that their profits continue to rise. As part of this grand trend, Adobe is automatically upgrading all Creative Cloud All Apps subscribers to a new, more expensive Creative Cloud Pro plan on June 17, 2025. This means your subscription could increase to $69.99/month, even if you do not want the added AI features. This guide outlines how to avoid the price hike and maintain control of your subscription.

Takeaways:

  1. How do you cancel your Adobe Subscription without paying the cancellation fee?
  2. Don't let Adobe auto-upgrade your subscription to the new, expensive AI plan.

What’s Changing

  • The All Apps plan is being replaced with Creative Cloud Pro

  • The monthly cost is increasing from $59.99 to $69.99

  • Unlimited AI credits will be included (previously 1,000 per month)

  • The migration will happen automatically for all existing subscribers on June 17, 2025

  • A Creative Cloud Standard plan is available at $54.99/month, but with reduced features

How to Avoid Adobe’s Auto-Switch to the Expensive AI Plan (June 2025)

If you are tired of the ever-increasing prices and ever-increasing bloat in Adobe's software, you might want to consider cancelling your subscription. The link below will show you how to do it without getting hit by their mostly illegal cancellation fee.

How to Avoid Adobe’s Cancellation Fee (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you still need to use Adobe, you can change your plan by doing the following.

  • Go to your Adobe Account Plans page at account.adobe.com/plans

  • Click “Manage Plan”

  • Select the Creative Cloud Standard plan at $54.99/month

  • Review the features you will lose, including reduced mobile functionality and fewer AI credits

This is suitable for casual users or those who primarily use desktop apps.

Contact Adobe Support

If neither plan works for you, consider reaching out directly to Adobe.

  • Use Adobe’s live chat or phone support

  • Ask whether legacy pricing or non-AI plans are available

  • Explain your concerns about being automatically switched without consent

Honestly, from everyone's experience with their support, you'll probably have more luck talking to the grass outside...

Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud

There are many excellent open-source and paid alternatives to Adobe tools. Here are a few:

Adobe Tool Free/Open-Source Alternative Paid Alternative
Photoshop GIMP, Photopea Affinity Photo
Illustrator Inkscape Affinity Designer
Premiere Pro Kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve (Free) DaVinci Resolve Studio
After Effects Blender HitFilm Pro
InDesign Scribus Affinity Publisher
Lightroom Darktable, RawTherapee ON1 Photo RAW

Important Dates

June 17, 2025: Automatic switch to Creative Cloud Pro begins
Your next billing date: This is when the higher fee will apply

Final Recommendations

  • Disable auto-renewal if you are unsure about continuing with Adobe
  • Set a reminder for June 16, 2025 to review your plan status
  • Back up all cloud-based projects before making any changes