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Adobe Illustrator vs Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Adobe Illustrator vs Adobe Creative Cloud Express

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Overall Rating
4.8 (8633)
4.6 (1178)
Ease-of-Use
4 / 5
4.5 / 5
Value for Money
4.3 / 5
4.4 / 5
Customer Support
4.3 / 5
4.4 / 5
Functionality
4.7 / 5
4.4 / 5
Last Review Written
October 7, 2024
September 13, 2024
Pros/Cons
  • Pros

  • It is everything I need to create logos, stunning brochures and product sheets, and so much more. I am so happy with the overall experience and seamless integration with all the Adobe products.
  • It's a fantastic option for anyone wishing to design professional-grade graphics because of its flexible dimensions and comprehensive set of tools and capabilities.
  • What I liked most about this software is how helpful and beneficial it has been to me when it comes to my business. It has many amazing features, for such a great price.
  • Cons

  • There is nothing to dislike about Illustrator apart from the fact that the first time you fire up the program, the "getting started" page pops up which is undesirable and also impacts RAM usage.
  • I dislike how cramped the software can feel even with the option to change around were things are located stuff just seems to be lost easily.
  • I hate having to pay to use it. I only use the program occasionally, and I have to sign up for a whole month to use the thing for sometimes only a few minutes at a time, every few months.
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  • Pros

  • I really like how on Creative Cloud I can download past versions of software, like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Really helps to collaborate with others when we need the same version.
  • I had not realized this feature was added for free and was amazed at the simplicity and ease of editing and creating a video. I appreciate the speed and versatility of downloading as an mp4 as well.
  • Adobe Spark is an excellent and efficient app that keeps our brand's creative assets at the ready through the creative cloud and allows for quick and easy work for our small projects.
  • Cons

  • I dislike that some people may become weary from having to remember a difficult password for logging on.
  • It was a little frustrating to use sometimes just because of the preset options. In terms of font and positioning of objects specifically, that became a bit frustrating when tinkering with designs.
  • The only cons of this application is that if you want to use a paid template you can not pay individually if not you must pay the monthly subscription, otherwise you will get a horrible watermark.
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Additional Info
Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployments
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Support and Training
Support
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos