Compare Versions: The Differences between Adobe CS5 and CS5.5

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1. @ProDesignTools

   Thank you so much for your help. That clears things up a bit. My question (problem?) is that I don’t do graphics as a paid job now. I volunteer my time and expertise so spending even more than $500 on software is just too much for me. Are there Adobe alternatives that are under $500 for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (the only 3 I use). I do have an elementary student so I can get the education discount, and I am using the software for the school’s PTO.

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   • Hello again Alison, there’s no reason to try to find a (lesser) alternative… If you’re eligible to receive the education discount, then just get the Student & Teacher Edition of CS6 Design Standard, which has those three programs you mentioned (in the traditional/perpetual CS6 versions) plus Acrobat Pro… Adobe does still sell it, and the price is $449.

     Or as an alternative, get the latest/newer release under a subscription model: $299/year for the entire Adobe CC academic edition (15 different apps plus included services – see everything it contains), if your needs are shorter term.

     This guide should help:

     How to Save 70% with Adobe CC / CS6 Student & Teacher Editions