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EDUARDO P.
EP
Fullstack developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"More money same tool"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The software is really useful and easy to install when dont need Creative Cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

Recently, my card had no funds, and when I tried to use it, it wasn't permitted. I uninstalled. However, afterwards, a debit was applied to my card. Why was I still charged? I even tried to cancel my subscription before the debit, but I was told it wasn't possible. So I paid, and then I couldn't use it when I needed it. Maybe they just think about the money, rather than the quality of the product. What's more, I've encountered so many bugs when I'm using it that I've even gotten used to them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MH
Art Director
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"After Effects: Why I’m Obsessed"
What do you like best about Adobe After Effects?

What I love most about After Effects is that once you get into it, it actually becomes super easy to use. At first, it can feel overwhelming, but the more you explore, the more it just clicks. The motion graphics tools are incredible—clean, smooth, and super customizable. The visual effects side is just as powerful, and it makes complex stuff feel manageable. Plus, the way it handles plugins is awesome. You can expand your toolkit instantly with things like Red Giant or Video Copilot, and everything integrates so well. It’s seriously one of the most creatively freeing tools I’ve ever worked with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe After Effects?

It can be really slow and heavy on your system, especially with complex projects. The learning curve is steep at first, and preview lag can be frustrating. Also, render times drag, and you often need extra plugins to get the most out of it. Still, the power it offers makes it worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bairon P.
BP
Creative Editor Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Industry-Standard Tools for Every Creative Need"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

I love how Adobe Creative Cloud offers a complete suite of professional tools for design, video editing, photography, and more. Each app—like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects—offers deep functionality and integrates well with one another. The cloud syncing and shared libraries also make it easy to move between projects and devices without losing progress. It's the gold standard for creative professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The subscription pricing can be high, especially for freelancers or small teams that only use a few apps. Some apps also require a steep learning curve, and performance can lag on lower-spec machines. Adobe’s updates are frequent, but they sometimes introduce bugs or change workflows unexpectedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrés C.
AC
Marketing Associate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

As a designer, Adobe Creative Cloud is essential. The seamless integration between apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign streamlines my workflow and saves time. Cloud syncing is a huge plus—I can access my projects anywhere. It’s a bit pricey, but the tools, updates, and creative freedom it offers are worth every cent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

It’s pricey, some apps are heavy on performance, and you lose access if you stop paying. Cloud sync isn’t always reliable either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sylvia G.
SG
System Administrator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Steep Learning Curve"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

its seemingly endless array of choices and functions. It's not just a collection of software; it's an expansive ecosystem where virtually any creative vision can be brought to life.

This vast toolkit means that whether your passion lies in photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, web design, or even 3D modeling and animation, there's an Adobe application meticulously crafted to meet my needs.

This depth ensures that as my skills grow, the software continues to offer new avenues for exploration and refinement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The initial interface can feel overwhelming, a dense forest of menus, panels, and icons, each promising untold creative possibilities. It's a testament to the suite's capabilities, but it's also where the challenge begins. Unlike some software that holds your hand with interactive onboarding, Adobe products often demand a more proactive approach to learning.

This is precisely why I wish for an internal, guided tutorial so strongly.

Imagine launching Photoshop or Illustrator and having a built-in, step-by-step pathway that illuminates core functionalities, explains essential tools in context, and walks you through foundational projects. Such a feature could significantly flatten that initial climb, transforming potential frustration into guided discovery. While Adobe does offer a wealth of external tutorials and resources (on their website, YouTube, etc.), having that structured, interactive guidance within the application itself could revolutionize the onboarding experience for new users and even help experienced users discover hidden gems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Stylish typography, loopable motion backgrounds, and colour grading made easy"
What do you like best about Adobe After Effects?

After Effects is certainly a challenging program to learn, but even with some basic handles, you can bring quality motion typography, professional-looking colour grading, green screen work, and more advanced composition to your video projects. For us, this means that sermon editing, event advertisements, worship backgrounds, and video announcements are given a whole new level of quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe After Effects?

There is no getting around the fact that the workflow learning curve and UI can be very intimidating. With the help of tutorials and loads of patience, one gets the hang of it in time. Some of the features that used to be unique to After Effects have now been duplicated in Premiere Pro, which can cause confusion as to the best workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex C.
AC
Marketing Director
Entertainment
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Creative Cloud has been an essential part of my creative workflow for years"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The best and most comprehensive editing platform on the market, Photoshop and Lightroom are indispensable tools in my photography development. After Effects helps you take your images and videos to the next level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

Could be resource-intensive. Older computers or systems with lower specs may struggle to run al the softwares smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A powerful all-in-one suite for creative professionals"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

What I love most about Adobe Creative Cloud is the seamless access to industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects—all in one subscription. The apps are consistently updated with cutting-edge features, and the cloud integration makes it easy to work across devices and collaborate with others. The ecosystem feels unified and powerful, whether you're editing videos, designing graphics, or working on UX/UI projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The main downside is the pricing, which can be high for freelancers or small teams. Also, some apps require significant computing power, which can affect performance on lower-end machines. However, given the feature set and quality, the investment is well worth it for serious creatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SC
Graphic Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"I would not be able to do what I do - or be able to create out of my scope without creative cloud"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The cloud storage is a big part of it! It's incredible.

Adobe creative cloud allows me to access multiple different products - as well as learn on the go, meaning I never have to turn a task away. I can do it all! There are so many features to mention! Its easy, seamless and gives me what I need to do my job well every single day.

The customer support has always been top notch! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

Honestly, nothing. If anything - it can feel in accessible if you're employers don't provide it because of the cost but I can see adobe working hard to provide design suites that cater for everyone! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Graphic Design
UG
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Graphic Designer's Best Friend"
What do you like best about Adobe Creative Cloud?

I've been using Adobe for more than a decade now, from my college days and now a working professional, i never really had any training for their products but due to the vast number of tutorials online i managed to make a living out of creating social media post up to 2d animations. Being the industry standard, a lot of companies use adobe as their benchmark in hiring graphic design services, and because adobe's program is compatible to most every file format out there, you can use their product with almost anything design related projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Creative Cloud?

The only problem i have with Adobe Creative Cloud is sometimes when new updates roll out it crashes the program, mostly indesign and photoshop and it uses too much RAM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

10 months

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7%

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