The Adobe Illustrator single-app plan is the cheapest way to get this vector software: $21.99/month (billed upfront for a full year), $22.99/month (billed monthly for a year), or $34.49 per month with a month-to-month plan. This plan includes access to the latest version of Illustrator, 100GB of cloud storage, and Adobe Express.
Personally, I prefer Creative Cloud All Apps, which grants you access to all Adobe software, including Illustrator and apps like Photoshop and Lightroom, for just $54.99 per month and comes with a 7-day free trial.
How much is Adobe Illustrator?
To get Illustrator, you need a Creative Cloud subscription, either an Illustrator single-app plan or a Creative Cloud All Apps plan.
An Illustrator single-app plan costs $22.99 per month (with an annual commitment) and includes 100GB of cloud storage. If you opt for a month-to-month plan, the price goes up to $34.49 per month. If you prepay for a full year, the cost works out to $263.88 ($21.99 per month). There’s also a 7-day free trial.
You can also get Illustrator as part of the complete suite of Adobe Creative Cloud professional apps that includes Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and the rest. That costs $59.99 per month with an annual commitment, $659.88 per year upfront ($54.99 per month), or $89.99 on a month-to-month basis with no commitment, and comes with a 7-day free trial.
| Illustrator | Creative Cloud All Apps | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $34.49/month | $89.99/month |
| Annual, paid monthly | $22.99/month | $59.99/month |
| Annual, prepaid | $263.88/year ($21.99/month) | $659.88/year ($54.99/month) |
| Free trial | ✔ (7 days) | ✔ (7 days) |
| Illustrator | ✔ | ✔ |
| Adobe Express Premium plan | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cloud storage | 100GB | 100GB |
| Generative credits | 500 monthly | 1000 monthly |
How much is Illustrator for students?
While there’s no student discount on Illustrator plans, education users (students and teachers) can get a 66% discount on the All Apps plan. If you prove your eligibility, you can get All Apps for just $19.99 per month for the first year and $34.49 per month upon renewal.
To verify your eligibility, you can sign up for an Adobe account using a school-issued email address (.edu, .k12, or other domains sponsored by educational institutions). If you don’t have access to a school email, alternative proof such as a school ID card, report card, transcript, or tuition bill or statement also works.
How much is Illustrator for teams?
Teams can buy Illustrator with two different subscriptions: the Illustrator Teams plan for $37.99/mo per license, and the Creative Cloud All Apps Teams plan for $89.99/mo per license. There is no Photography plan for teams.
Compared to the Illustrator plans for individuals, teams get more cloud storage, an admin dashboard to manage licenses and projects, and better customer support.
| Subscription plan | Illustrator for teams | All Apps for teams |
|---|---|---|
| Illustrator | ✔ | ✔ |
| Monthly | – | – |
| Annual (paid monthly) | $37.99/month per license | $89.99/month per license |
| Annual (prepaid) | $455.88/year per license | $1,079.88/year per license |
| Free trial | 14 days (Try now) | 14 days (Try now) |
| Adobe Express | – | ✔ |
| Cloud storage | 1TB | 1TB |
| Generative credits | 500/month | 1000/month |
| 20+ Creative Cloud apps | – | ✔ |
If you buy more licenses, the price increases linearly—there are no bulk discounts for larger teams. For instance, for a team of ten, you’ll pay $379.90 per month.
Get a 14-day free trial of Illustrator for Teams or Creative Cloud All Apps for Teams.
Illustrator price: FAQs
Here are answers to some Illustrator pricing questions I haven’t answered yet.
Can I buy Illustrator outright?
Adobe no longer offers Illustrator as a one-time purchase; it is now available exclusively through a subscription model introduced with Adobe Creative Cloud in 2013.
Is there an Illustrator free trial?
Adobe offers a free trial of Illustrator, allowing you to test the software before committing to a subscription. During this trial period, you can explore the features and interface to determine if it meets your needs.
Should I get Adobe Stock with Illustrator?
During the purchase stage of Illustrator, Adobe will offer to include 10 Adobe Stock images with your Illustrator subscription for $29.99 per month and with a 1-month free trial.
Adobe Stock is natively integrated into most Creative Cloud apps, including Illustrator, which allows you to browse and import images, videos, templates, audio, and more in Illustrator without having to use a browser. At the same time, you can use watermarked previews of any number of assets and only license the ones that make it to the final version.
Related reading:
- List of Adobe software
- Best Adobe Creative Cloud discounts right now
- How to get Adobe Illustrator for free
- How to get Adobe Creative Cloud free trial
This article was originally published in February 2021. The most recent update was in March 2025
