How to Avoid Adobe’s Auto-Switch to the Expensive AI Plan (June 2025)
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.
What’s Changing
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The All Apps plan is being replaced with Creative Cloud Pro
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The monthly cost is increasing from $59.99 to $69.99
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Unlimited AI credits will be included (previously 1,000 per month)
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The migration will happen automatically for all existing subscribers on June 17, 2025
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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.
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Go to your Adobe Account Plans page at account.adobe.com/plans
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Click “Manage Plan”
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Select the Creative Cloud Standard plan at $54.99/month
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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.
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Use Adobe’s live chat or phone support
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Ask whether legacy pricing or non-AI plans are available
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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