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Adobe Illustrator vs Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator logo

Adobe Illustrator

Software

Professional vector graphics software

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Adobe Premiere Pro logo

Adobe Premiere Pro

Software

Professional video editing software

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Illustrator listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey; Adobe Premiere Pro very demanding system requirements, needing 32GB RAM and dedicated GPU for 4K work
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Adobe Premiere Pro covers Timeline-based editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro differ
AttributeAdobe IllustratorAdobe Premiere Pro
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWindows, macOS

Identical on both: starting price ($22.99/month), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (1982).

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 Illustrator

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradients & effects
  • Symbols & instances
  • Artboards
  • 3D capabilities

Only in Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Timeline-based editing
  • 4K and 8K video support
  • Color correction
  • Audio editing
  • Motion graphics
  • Multi-cam editing
  • VR video editing
  • Auto reframe

Both cover

  • Creative Cloud

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Illustrator

  • Logo designnot Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Vector illustrationnot Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Icon designnot Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Print designnot Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Professional video editingnot Adobe Illustrator
  • Social media contentnot Adobe Illustrator
  • Marketing videosnot Adobe Illustrator
  • Documentary productionnot Adobe Illustrator
  • Commercial productionnot Adobe Illustrator

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Illustrator

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey

Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Very demanding system requirements, needing 32GB RAM and dedicated GPU for 4K work
  • Complex interface with many advanced features that require training and expertise to use effectively
  • No live streaming or screen recording capabilities built-in
  • Limited built-in free effects, most advanced effects require purchase
  • Stability issues and occasional crashes, especially on larger projects

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Illustrator

$22.99/month
  • Single App$22.99/month
    • Illustrator desktop app
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Fonts
  • All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Creative Cloud apps
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Stock trial

Adobe Premiere Pro

$22.99/month
  • Premiere Pro Individual$22.99/month
    • Premiere Pro only
    • Cloud storage
    • Mobile apps
  • Creative Cloud All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Adobe apps
    • Cloud storage
    • Fonts and assets
  • Creative Cloud Student$19.99/month
    • All Adobe apps
    • Student discount
  • Team Premiere Pro$37.99/user/month
    • Collaboration tools
    • Team libraries

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Illustrator if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Adobe Illustrator review

Choose Adobe Premiere Pro if

  • You need timeline-based editing.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want 4k and 8k video support.
Adobe Premiere Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Premiere Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month and Adobe Premiere Pro at $22.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Premiere Pro?
Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month and Adobe Premiere Pro at $22.99/month.
Does Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Premiere Pro run on more platforms?
Adobe Illustrator runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. Adobe Premiere Pro runs on Windows, macOS.
What is Adobe Illustrator best used for?
Adobe Illustrator is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, print design. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Adobe Premiere Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Illustrator do that Adobe Premiere Pro cannot?
Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Adobe Premiere Pro covers Timeline-based editing, 4K and 8K video support, Color correction, Audio editing. Both handle Creative Cloud.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adobe Premiere Pro: How much does Adobe Premiere Pro cost?

Adobe Premiere Pro costs $22.99/month for individuals. Creative Cloud All Apps is $59.99/month. Students/teachers get all apps for $19.99/month. Team licenses start at $37.99/license/month for Premiere Pro or $89.99/month for all apps.

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Adobe Premiere Pro: Is there a free trial for Premiere Pro?

Yes, Adobe offers a 7-day free trial, but it requires a credit card. Full desktop access is provided during the trial period.

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Adobe Premiere Pro: What are the system requirements for Premiere Pro?

Adobe recommends 32GB RAM and a dedicated GPU with at least 4GB VRAM for stable 4K editing. Premiere Pro is resource-intensive, requiring a powerful system for high-resolution formats.

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Adobe Premiere Pro: Does Premiere Pro support all video formats?

No, Premiere Pro has significant file format compatibility limitations. It notably does not support HDR video from iPhones and has restrictions on acceptable formats, which can be frustrating for some workflows.

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