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Adobe Creative Cloud vs HubSpot CRM: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Adobe Creative Cloud and HubSpot CRM. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: HubSpot CRM starts at $9/mo, making it $1/mo cheaper than Adobe Creative Cloud ($9.99/mo). HubSpot CRM offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Adobe Creative Cloud vs HubSpot CRM: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAdobe Creative CloudHubSpot CRM
Starting Price$9.99/mo$9/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

HubSpot CRM is the more affordable option, starting at $9/mo compared to Adobe Creative Cloud's $9.99/mo. Both are Design Tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 60 features compared. At comparable tiers, the monthly price difference is $45.99.

HubSpot CRM stands out with a free plan for getting started. Adobe Creative Cloud uses per-seat pricing while HubSpot CRM uses freemium pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Design Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud
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HubSpot CRM
HubSpot CRM
Try it free
Tier 1
Photography
$10/month
Includes
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • Lightroom Classic
  • 20 GB cloud storage
  • Adobe Portfolio
  • Adobe Fonts
Start with Photography
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Free Marketing tools
  • Free Sales tools
  • Free Service tools
  • Free Content tools
  • Free Data tools
Start with Free
Tier 2
Single App
$23/month
Includes
  • One Creative Cloud app of choice
  • 100 GB cloud storage
  • Adobe Portfolio
  • Adobe Fonts
  • Behance integration
  • Creative Cloud Libraries
Start with Single App
StarterPopular
$9/monthCheapest
$9 / year
Includes
  • 500 HubSpot Credits
  • 1,000 marketing contacts
  • Email marketing
  • Live chat
  • Forms
  • Simple marketing automation
  • Ad management
  • Ad retargeting
  • CRM segments
  • Cookie Management Tools
Start with Starter
Tier 3
Creative Cloud StandardPopular
$55/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 20+ creative apps
  • 100 GB cloud storage
  • Adobe Fonts
  • Adobe Portfolio
  • Behance integration
  • Creative Cloud Libraries
  • Limited generative AI credits
  • Collaboration tools
Start with Creative Cloud Standard
ProfessionalPopular
$792/month
$792 / year
Includes
  • 3,000 HubSpot Credits
  • 2,000 marketing contacts
  • Social media
  • Lead scoring
  • Advanced personalization
  • Teams
  • Omni-channel marketing automation
  • Custom reporting
Start with Professional
Tier 4
Creative Cloud Pro
$90/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 20+ creative apps
  • 2 TB cloud storage
  • Full generative AI credits
  • Premium web and mobile apps
  • Adobe Fonts
  • Advanced collaboration
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features
Start with Creative Cloud Pro
Enterprise
$3300/month
$3300 / year
Includes
  • 5,000 HubSpot Credits
  • 10,000 marketing contacts
  • Organize teams
  • Multi-touch revenue attribution
  • Lookalike Lists (Beta)
  • Customer journey analytics
  • Limit access to content and data
  • Journey automation (Beta)
  • Email approvals
Start with Enterprise

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Adobe Creative Cloud

Suite of professional creative apps including Photoshop and Illustrator

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HubSpot CRM

Free CRM with marketing, sales, and service hub add-ons

View all HubSpot CRM plans

What Reviewers Say

Our Pick

HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM offers a free plan, starts at $0.9900000000000002/mo lower ($9/mo vs $9.99/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: HubSpot CRM

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Adobe Creative Cloud if:

  • You prioritize Adobe Creative Cloud's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • You need predictable billing — Adobe Creative Cloud's per-seat model avoids surprise overages
  • Adobe Creative Cloud keeps its feature set lean, which means faster onboarding and less complexity

Choose HubSpot CRM if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—HubSpot CRM starts at $9/mo, saving $0.9900000000000002/mo compared to Adobe Creative Cloud at $9.99/mo
  • You need a free plan with Free Marketing tools, Free Sales tools—HubSpot CRM offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You want more features built-in—HubSpot CRM offers 4 additional features across its plans

HubSpot CRM is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $9/mo compared to Adobe Creative Cloud's $9.99/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to HubSpot CRM saving approximately $50/month. HubSpot CRM offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Adobe Creative Cloud's 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, HubSpot CRM provides 32 total features versus 28 for Adobe Creative Cloud, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors HubSpot CRM for most team sizes. Adobe Creative Cloud becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Adobe Creative Cloud vs HubSpot CRM

Which is cheaper, Adobe Creative Cloud or HubSpot CRM?
As of March 2026, HubSpot CRM starts at a lower price point. Adobe Creative Cloud starts at $9.99/mo while HubSpot CRM starts at $9/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Adobe Creative Cloud have vs HubSpot CRM?
Adobe Creative Cloud offers 4 pricing plans, while HubSpot CRM offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Adobe Creative Cloud or HubSpot CRM offer a free plan?
HubSpot CRM offers a free plan, while Adobe Creative Cloud does not. If budget is a concern, HubSpot CRM lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for Adobe Creative Cloud or HubSpot CRM?
Both Adobe Creative Cloud and HubSpot CRM offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Adobe Creative Cloud plan?
The Creative Cloud Standard plan is Adobe Creative Cloud's most popular tier, priced at $54.99/mo. Key features include 20+ creative apps, 100 GB cloud storage, Adobe Fonts.
What is the most popular HubSpot CRM plan?
The Starter plan is HubSpot CRM's most popular tier, priced at $9/mo. Key features include 500 HubSpot Credits, 1,000 marketing contacts, Email marketing.
What pricing models do Adobe Creative Cloud and HubSpot CRM use?
Adobe Creative Cloud uses a per-seat pricing model, while HubSpot CRM uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Adobe Creative Cloud Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. HubSpot CRM Official PricingVendor pricing page

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