Adobe Illustrator single app rose from $20.99 to $22.99 a month
The standalone Illustrator price went from US$20.99 to US$22.99 a month (US$251.88 to US$275.88 a year), a 9.5% rise. Linearity's article is dated 30 Apr 2025 and mentions the rise alongside the Creative Cloud Pro rollout that starts June 17, 2025, but it gives no exact effective date.
What changed
- Price increase, 10%, Jun 2025
- Before: US$20.99/mo (US$251.88/yr)
- After: US$22.99/mo (US$275.88/yr)
- Existing customers: not stated
Cheaper alternatives to Adobe Illustrator
At 1 user, Adobe Illustrator costs $22.99/mo. 2 design tools cost less:
- Canva: $12/mo (Pro, one editor seat: US$144/yr billed annually divided by 12 = US$12/mo (PricingSaaS, Sep 14 2026); month-to-month list), covers 83% of Adobe Illustrator; missing or partial: Vector drawing (partly), Desktop and mobile apps (partly)
- Figma: $20/mo (Professional plan, full editor seat, month-to-month billing ($20)), covers 86% of Adobe Illustrator; missing or partial: Desktop and mobile apps (partly), 3D design
Adobe Illustrator alternatives: 3 design tools compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Adobe Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator.