Software · head to head
Adobe Creative Cloud vs Recraft
The short version
- Only Recraft has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Adobe Creative Cloud the vendor's own Plans and Pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 1 January 2022 listed, in US dollars per month: Photography (20GB) at $9.99, Photography (1TB) at $19.99, Creative Cloud All Apps at $52.99, Acrobat Pro at $14.99, and single apps such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and InDesign each at $20.99, all with a 30 day free trial and a separate Adobe Stock add-on; Recraft free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adobe Creative Cloud and Recraft actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adobe Creative Cloud | Recraft |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $20.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web | Web |
| Founded | 1982 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Lightroom
- XD
- Creative Cloud Libraries
Only in Recraft
Nothing recorded that Adobe Creative Cloud does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adobe Creative Cloud
- Graphic designnot Recraft
- Photo editingnot Recraft
- Video productionnot Recraft
- Web designnot Recraft
- Digital artnot Recraft
Recraft
No use cases recorded yet. See the Recraft review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adobe Creative Cloud
- The vendor's own Plans and Pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 1 January 2022 listed, in US dollars per month: Photography (20GB) at $9.99, Photography (1TB) at $19.99, Creative Cloud All Apps at $52.99, Acrobat Pro at $14.99, and single apps such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and InDesign each at $20.99, all with a 30 day free trial and a separate Adobe Stock add-on
Recraft
- Free plan images are owned by Recraft and made publicly visible; commercial ownership rights only apply while subscribed to a paid plan
- Subscription credits reset every month and do not carry over, unlike separately purchased top-up credits which never expire
- Refunds are only considered within 30 days and only if fewer than 30 credits have been used
- Annual billing is required to get the 20% discount over paying monthly
Pricing, plan by plan
Adobe Creative Cloud
$20.99/month- Photography$20.99/month
- Lightroom
- Lightroom Classic
- Photoshop
- Single App$22.99/month
- One app of your choice
- 100GB cloud storage
- Portfolio website
- All Apps$59.99/month
- 20+ Creative Cloud apps
- 100GB cloud storage
- Portfolio website
- Teams$89.99/month
- Everything in All Apps
- 1TB cloud storage
- Advanced admin console
Recraft
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Recraft review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Adobe Creative Cloud if
- You need photoshop.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want illustrator.
Questions people ask
- Is Adobe Creative Cloud or Recraft better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adobe Creative Cloud starts at $20.99/month and Recraft at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Adobe Creative Cloud or Recraft?
- Recraft has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $20.99/month for Adobe Creative Cloud and Free for Recraft.
- Does Adobe Creative Cloud or Recraft run on more platforms?
- Adobe Creative Cloud runs on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web. Recraft runs on Web.
- Can I use Recraft for free?
- Yes. Recraft has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Creative Cloud starts at $20.99/month.
- What is Adobe Creative Cloud best used for?
- Adobe Creative Cloud is most often used for graphic design, photo editing, video production, web design. Of those, graphic design and photo editing are not what Recraft is typically brought in for.
- What can Adobe Creative Cloud do that Recraft cannot?
- Adobe Creative Cloud covers Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro.