Adobe is raising pricing again - use THIS instead
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2024
- Adobe is raising the price of all apps and the Creative Cloud again.
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Working in a school our decision to drop Adobe and go to Affinity suite has saved us thousands each year. Seriously big savings, it was up around $15k a year and that was with a limited seat, now we spend under $6k and everyone in the school inc staff can use it, install it at home etc. with around 1500 students and 160 staff that’s a bargain. Of course some cried that Adobe is the industry standard and all that bs, but they never used to be so it doesn’t mean something else can’t take their spot. The programs are so similar that you can migrate to either in no time. Affinity keeps getting better and I’m happy to stick with them and see it grow.
Wow amazing! you should drop that story to Affinity I believe they're looking for stories like that. And you're totally correct, once you understand Affinity and how everything works (layers, brushes, etc, etc) it would be a simple transfer to Adobe if needed.
I only use Affinity Designer as a hobbyist. Bought the Universal Licence just to support the team at Serif, even though I don't use the other apps.
I did similar in the beginning for Photo, now I use the other apps as well (just not as much as Photo) - gotta love supporting a great company that cares.
You just supported Canva and got on sold in the process.
Truly shocked on the sale, does this make Adobe better though?@@lunchmoneyog
@@bydesignmethod that depends on how you look at it. Adobe software is rock solid, has waaaay more features, and at least you know what you’re getting into when signing up. Serif just screwed over 3 million users.
I thought of doing that myself, but I can't find any way to upgrade to the Universal License. I bought the Photo and Designer. If I want the Universal License, it seems I still have to buy for the full amount. Do you know if it's possible to upgrade?
One thing you didn't mention was that The Universal Licence allows you to use the apps on Mac or PC, on multiple devices - an absolute bargain!
THANK YOU for mentioning that, I realized after watching back I missed that... a total bargain!
That’s a fairly recent change, until quite recently you had to buy separate licenses for each. You couldn’t even switch from one platform to another on the same license so if you had the Windows versions but decided to move over to Mac then you needed to buy all new licenses.
People coming out of college still seem to think Abode is essential, like the industry standard, and if they get a job somewhere that's what they will use. This is not how it should be. But maybe some corporate people will eventually "cut the cord" too as prices rise.
Adobe is certainly running the game, but the tool will only get you so far. I'll take an amazing guitar player on a $300 guitar over a basic player on a $2000 guitar.
You could always start with Affinity, master layers and masks, etc and then transition to Adobe if needed.
Affinity is awesome. Best purchase I've made in the past year.
It really is! let's go!
I use Affinity designer which I think much easier to use than Illustrator. I also use Davinci resolve which is truly a powerhouse of video editing which comprises Video Editing, World Class Color correction, Motion graphics, Visual effects, 3d tracking to name a few.
Designer is so smooth and more straight-forward I think as well. Davinci is incredible, so many features.
Thank you so much for watching and taking some time to leave a comment!
Agreed. That's exactly what I did; years ago.
It's getting out of hand, good move! You've saved thousands already. Thanks for watching!
I was one of the first 100 people who started with Photoshop. I was a long time devout user and fan until...
They went to the subscription model.
Then....
I dumped all my adobe products.... and never looked $$$$$$ back again.
wow a a real original! you saw a lot of changes since then!
if you can leave Adobe behind anyone can!
I think that the subscriptions plans popping up everywhere are getting out of hand, especially when they demand insane monthly payment.
Yeah 'you'll own nothing and be happy'
It's too much
Thanks for watching!
I've been using Affinity Photo for years now. Definitely not as intuitive as Photoshop, but it gets the job done.
Absolutely, you can create anything with Affinity.
I've been a Affinity user for ages but the last year I subscribed to Adobe to get to try the new AI features of Photoshop. Definitely features that are very useful. But I have to say, in many ways I prefer Affinity Photo. Not just because of the price.
I haven't tried Affinity Photo 2 yet but when I tried version 1, I still found my old pre-sub Photoshop to be better. However, Affinity Designer is far superior IMO to Illustrator and I've switched to it permanently.
Adobe is certainly running the AI game which can be helpful for a lot of stuff, it's true. I use both for my profession and honestly always prefer Affinity, speedy and clean. Thanks for watching!
After being a heavy daily photoshop user for over 20 years I switched to free open source GIMP a few months ago and haven't run into any situation where I miss PS to get the same jobs done.
That's amazing to hear from someone with such an advanced level of Photoshop! Did you move away from PS because of the pricing?
It is mind blowing that Adobe is raising prices.
Serif is catching up pretty fast and maybe i'm wrong but at this rate, pretty soon it'll be only companies that will use Adobe,
and all the creators and hobbyists out there will use serif and davinci
It's really getting out of reach for most common people, if you're interested in being creative or you're picking up a hobby it's really hard to justify that price. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to leave a comment!
Ha Ha! I was told I had to buy a Mac when I graduated college many years ago because PC would never be as good. This meant I had to replace (rebuy) every program I owned plus the work I'd done would likely not transfer. I argued that PC was already catching up and were cheaper. I stuck to my guns and when Adobe started this subscription stuff and deliberately made their software to NOT work with computer updates I found Affinity and have never thought to go back. Still somethings I miss but not for Adobe costing. Thanks for letting others know where to go.
Nice, yes there was quite a debate back in the day about 'needing' a mac for the future of graphics... didn't pan out that way!
Thank you so much for watching and your continued support!
Thanking myself everyday for switching to Resolve and Affinity. Better tools, better price.
It's really all you need, unlimited possibilities. Thanks so much for watching!
Affinity is fantastic. Intuitive, clean, and professional quality.
Couldn't agree more Yagirl! Thanks for watching!
Problems with Adobe: cost and very bloated programs. Problems with Affinity: they lack DAM software or anything to organize your pics and workflow, very dissapointing. Problems with DaVinci: you need a powerful computer.
Problems with subscription vs perpetual licence. It depends on the price: even if you own the software "forever" you only get updates for the major version you purchased, and after a few years, your software will be obsolete, unsuported and unsafe.
That is a beautiful breakdown. Thank you!
8:40, thing is, Davinci Resolve in itself is functionally Premiere, After Effects and Audition.
Even as the free version...
That plus Affinity working on everything, plhs iPad, with a single license, Adobe as very few features left to justify its extortion price.
You're totally right, Davinci has got it all mostly. Blows my mind how much the free version offers.
Thanks for adding your input!
The one thing that that Adobe has that the Affinity suite does not, is very powerful scripting. If you're doing a lot of very large repetitive tasks, the scripting itself can pay for the cost of the subscription in saved time / labour.
Thanks Chris, that is definitely something i'm not familiar with on my end. Adobe is absolutely king for a reason and I actually do really like it, it's just getting further out of reach for many people looking to create.
Thank you so much for watching and taking a moment to add that, I really do appreciate it.
The Adobe + Affinity skilset does pay off and I can only recommend creatives to diversify to at least one solid alternative to Adobe, not to be left without options. I switch between both suites, specifically with Illustrator and Affinity Designer and the only reason i still keep my Adobe skills sharp is because boss pays for the license and industry standard, otherwise I would've switched to Affinity solo no problem, as I tend to lean to Serif's software anyway. UI and interface feels so much better, despite Affinity still lacking high-end options like AI integration.
Upgraded to the Affinity V2 universal licence when it dropped and I couldn't be happier. In the current software "meta", with the plague of subcription plans going rampant, companies like Serif deserve all the endorsement.
I think that's great advice.
I'm also in the same boat, my employer pays for the subscription and I do have to work with certain files sometimes but when I'm solo/freelancing I strictly use Affinity.
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment.
@@bydesignmethodWell, looks like things may change in the not so distant future. :/
😅@@CaptPliskin
Best part, there was an Adobe Acrobat ad on this video, lol. I use Affinity everyday. Two things I have noticed. I don't think the healing tools and brushes are as strong in Affinity as Adobe. looking at what other photographers can do via heal/stamp/clone, Affinity lags a bit. Same with brushes for retouching. They work differently, so you have to play with the settings more to understand what the Affinity brushes are doing. If I was a commercial photographer working for brands, Adobe all the way. BUT. as an individual, hobbyist, etc, you can't beat what Affinity offers for the price. I don't understand and do not like the RAW tone mapping, but I use Capture One for all my RAW processing and editing anyway. Affinity is all graphic design, retouching, and if I can ever get my shit together, a photo book. Maybe a magazine.
Bottom line, if you don't know which to get, get Affinity. If there is zero doubt due to your employment situation and what others are using and expect, and you have to go along to get along, in those cases, Adobe is the standard.
Fantastic summary, you can't miss with Affinity (especially as a beginner) but they do have some ways to go with certain items. I'm glad they're constantly updating and listening so let's hope they continue to grow. You sound quite experienced and I really appreciate your perspective on this!
I still use CS6 for those edits I can’t do with affinity photo. Plus I use the studio version of davinci resolve. You get free updates every year
What are your thoughts on the studio version of Davinci? I'm happy to support a company with such an amazing product and the fact they provided such a feature packed free version.
@@bydesignmethod Its a lot faster to render, plus there are a few features that are far too much to list here. Two features are: Faster render because it uses the GPU to do the job, and you can upscale to 4K and 8K. I only got mine because the speed editor was included @jasonyadloski does a lot of good thing on the audio side of this software, you might want to ask if yDavinci Resolve has the something similar to the remix tool
I started buying Adobe when they released the first version of the app. And continued to update until 3 years ago. Adobe remains, hands down, the best software of it's kind. However, 3 years ago, while using Adobe, one of my plugins was not working. Having a bit of OCD, I wouldn't let it go. I contacted Adobe, and they said unless I upgraded to Windows 10, I could no longer use Photoshop. They cut me off. Interesting thing is, it was working before I called. So I cut them off! I did some research, turns out it's Microsoft. Adobe is the software giants bitch now. By the way, so is Epson printing company. I have all of the alternatives, but have been using Affinity Photo ever since. My assessment, Adobe is still better, but I will continue to use Affinity. But to be fair, they have a long way to go, and they have doubled in price since I bought it. I, further predict, that Affinity will eventually follow Adobe's pricing structure.
Hey,
Thanks for that awesome input. I totally agree Adobe is 'king' and almost anything is possible with their creative cloud. However I just can't justify the cost, the crashing is better since a more recent update as well. Interesting about Epson, I wasn't aware of that.
You may be right about your prediction, for now I'm holding strong with Affinity.
I will continue with Affinity as well. I am using it right now. I use 3D modeling software frequently as well. Same thing, 3D Studio Max and Maya have become so outrageously expensive, I just won't use them anymore. Blender is free and just as good. I think Blender will outgrow them. Daz Studio is not bad either. I have been with them from the beginning Daz does get expensive. The software is free, but you'll want all of the cool 3D content from the creators. I don't mind supporting them though.@@bydesignmethod
Any suggestions for a replacement for the DAM (Digital Asset Management) features of Bridge/Lightroom? Boring, I know, and probably not an issue for a lot of people but important for those of us who have a lot of assets to keep track of.
I use Affinity, but I also use Adobe and other applications. It’s about choosing the right tool for the job and the client/collaborator. It literally doesn’t pay to tie yourself to just one ecosystem if you work corporate or b2b jobs.
I wish I had an answer for this one, totally understand where you're coming from.
A lot of alternatives seem to have some good features but lack on the DAM side.
I can't believe Adobe is upping prices when competition like DaVinci is heating up and further price raises will only encourage competition. Once Blender has some good AI add ons, what will Adobe have left? A golden age is coming and we are going to have some amazing afforarble tools at our fingertips, and honestly we already kind of do.
Things are looking up for sure. Yet the Adobe fans will defend to the end. I can't see why you wouldn't welcome alternatives at better prices?
do affinity product import and export adobe file formats (.psd, .ai, .ind)?
Hey Reid,
Here is what I have found:
Affinity Photo will open and export to PSD - I have seen some issues with text sometimes (and text only when it happens - all other layers/effects work perfect)
Affinity Designer will open .AI files and they work great but you can only export to .EPS
Affinity Publisher will open .INDD files and work fine but you cannot export to .INDD yet
hope that helps!
Any substitute for Adobe After Effects?
Fusion that is part of Davinci Resolve
Fusion is built right into Davinci (no need to leave the workspace) - it is 'node' based editing and not layered like AE. Takes a bit to get used too but it's very powerful.
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@@sidathramesh Gonna check this out, thank you.
You’ve missed out a lot of apps here. Adobe Animate, Audition, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Light Room, Adobe XD and Premier Pro. You’re not really comparing Apples with Apples.
After Effects/Premiere were covered in the Davinci Resolve portion.
Truthfully nobody cares about dreamweaver, XD or Audition.
Animate has some traction but not much.
Light room absolutely needs a replacement.
The big three (add four for premiere) are covered for most people's needs.
What if you need to collaborate with other designers using adobe products, is there a workflow for that? Curious how Affinity works.
Hey, great question.
Here is what I've found:
Affinity Photo - opens and exports PSD files great, all layers, effects, etc. I do notice an issue with text sometimes (and only text)
Affinity Designer - opens EPS and AI files great, all layers, etc. However you can only export EPS, not to AI.
Affinity Publisher - opens INDD files great but you cannot export to INDD.
So you can collab to an extent, but it has some limitations of course.
Thanks for the great question.
@@bydesignmethod Thank you for the detailed reply!
What can i use to replace Adobes PDF reader
Hey Mister,
people seem to like Sumatra as a replacement.
Pretty much all the downsides you mention are easily fixed with free online tools. My only. hesitation is that I have used illustrator for over 30 years, so using it is second nature, and finding all the differences and workarounds is a stressful and time consuming chore. That said, Adobe seems determined to squeeze blood out of a stone.
I agree you can certainly find some work arounds online. It would certainly be daunting to know a program for over 30 years and have to flip to something else, I understand.
I think unfortunately everyone seems to be going towards the subscription model and it never gets any cheaper. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to leave a comment.
I quit Adobe few years ago and I`m really fine. No more wasting money for a bunch of useless software since I used only 3.
Agreed, so many options to choose from!
Did you make the thumbnail in photoshop?
Absolutely not! Affinity Photo... I don't even 'own' photoshop
Question? what about Adobe after effects?
Hey,
Davinci resolve has the fusion tab (built right into the program, no need to open another program)
It's very powerful but uses 'node' editing instead of layers which is kind of weird to get to used too at first...but really good.
I am not sure your pricing is accurate. I am in the US and it is Adobe Creative Cloud is $59. I checked the website seconds ago. If you were only speaking on pricing in Canada I am sorry. I just want to clear up any confusion.
Hey Khaotic!
You are absolutely correct on the US pricing but our dollar here in Canada isn't worth as much so it's more expensive on our end.
Thank you for including the price for any US viewers, I do appreciate it and thank you so much for watching!
Whilst very good, it still does not have image trace. Requested by many and still waiting…
Image Trace is a big one and why I mentioned in the video, so true requested by so many and not quite sure why they haven't acted on it yet.
@@bydesignmethod yes, one assumption is they are trying to get AI added, and maybe it’ll be a part of its functions. Plenty have made comment on the lack of AI as it is apparently becoming a big enhancement to Adobes software and they feel it’s lacking here. I personally aren’t upto date with it so Affinity is great for me anyway (an ex graphic designer and now on a limited budget) dabbling on my own needs. Really appreciate the fact of being able to buy and own and use without damn costly subs each month or year. Adobe is great but this way I get to do design without crippling expense. Long may it continue.
For some reason Adobe is WAY cheaper in Europe?!
It looks like the creative cloud is £56.98/month in the UK. That would covert to about $98 a month for me in Canada.
Is there something to replace Adobe Animate?
Hey not currently from the Affinity side, normally something like Krita & Blender.
@@bydesignmethodok👍🏼
But my big money west coast client wants Photoshop files. But I'm here in (inexpensive) South Dakota, and if I don't use Adobe he'll make me move out to (scary music) L.A. and use their system....
Wait, you say I can use Affinity and export all my proofs as PSD's, and those LA snobs won't know a thing? Cool....
LOL let's go!
Agreed 👍
Thank you very much for stopping by!
Does Affinity have Generative Fill like PS (greatest addition never) or similar?
Hey,
No option for generative fill and from what I understand from a recent Serif reply to a customer they won't be adding any 'AI/ML tools' to directly 'create' something, but will add AI for workflow tasks.
And they wonder why people use cracked software!
I know right? It's getting to be a straight up robbery.
Affinity photo has been badly let down by Serif, its lagging well behind now - I don't use Adobe, but I wouldn't recommend Photo either......
Hey - what would you recommend? honestly interested. Thanks!
@@bydesignmethod I use pixelmator & Photomator now personally
@@bydesignmethod I use pixelmator pro & Photomator
why is all the stock footage ai generated?
what stock footage? not in this video. The only thing close to providing quality video like this at the moment is SORA AI which isn't available to the public yet, even then the hands never look right yet.
duuude that's so messed up i am very sad about the future man. I wish sora never gets a public release@@bydesignmethod
Adobe? What is Adobe?
LOL
CANVA JUST AQUIRED AFFINTY...
Yes sir already did a video about it... not impressed at the moment!
@bydesignmethod I liked Affinities Independents I was just getting into learning Publisher.
if £50 a month is expensive then you are not running your business right 😂😂😂😂 this is such an amateur hour
totally agree; my step father was a carpenter, always buying tools, used a car for work, employed an accountant, spent a little on advertising etc, all of it paid for by his clients (i mean, who else, right?); would have found it very odd that guys couldn't stick $50 a month on their bills to cover the cost of their main tool;
If you're running a business and can't afford that I agree.
However if you're new to graphic design, hobbyist, you live in a country like mine going through the worst economic times in 20 years, you live in a poorer country, or you simply can't afford it Affinity is the easy answer.
I could out design tons of people who use Photoshop, it's not always the tool.
Also if you DO run a business you could license tons of designers for 1/3 the cost.
@bydesignmethod who said everyone can be a designer. The world is so entitled these days, people got sold this idea that you can do or be anything.... which is bs.
Never seen someone so mad or entitled because they use Adobe, calling millions of people who use another piece of software as amateur. Think about what you're saying man. @@yeah-I-know
@@bydesignmethod 😂 ok fella, suit yourself, I hope you will one day experience how people take advantage of those who work hard to achieve their goals. Keep living in a bubble. Lastly, I never said I am better (entitled) using Adobe products... but seems using the free software somehow gives you the higher moral ground in your opinion. Salut!