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Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan review: still the best $10 in photography
Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, Photoshop, and 20GB of cloud storage for $9.99/month. We tested whether it's still the right starting point in 2026.
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What it is
Adobe's entry photography subscription: Lightroom Classic (desktop catalog), Lightroom (cloud-first), Photoshop, and 20GB of storage. A 1TB tier is available for $19.99/month.
Who it's for
Almost everyone shooting RAW. This is the default photography software stack for good reason.
What we liked
- Lightroom Classic is still the most complete RAW workflow
- Photoshop is unmatched for composites and retouching
- Generative Fill, Denoise, and AI masking are now first-class
What we didn't
- 20GB is too little if you use cloud Lightroom seriously — plan on the 1TB tier
- Subscription-only; no perpetual license
Verdict
The default. If you're shopping editors and have no specific reason to avoid Adobe, start here.
What we love
- ✓Industry-standard tools
- ✓Best AI masking and Denoise
- ✓Unbeatable value for the bundle
Where it falls short
- –Subscription-only
- –20GB cloud tier fills fast
FAQ
What's included in the $9.99 plan?
Lightroom Classic, Lightroom (cloud), Photoshop on desktop and iPad, plus 20GB of cloud storage.
Do I need the 1TB plan?
Only if you use cloud Lightroom as your primary catalog. Lightroom Classic users on local storage can stay on the 20GB tier.
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