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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Express

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Adobe Spark) is a task-based, web and mobile product used to create and share rich multimedia content – from social media posts and stories to invitations to marketing materials like logos, flyers and banners.

    $0

    Adobe Premiere Pro

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AAdobe offers their video editing platform Adobe Premiere Pro, supporting video and audio editing as well as VR presentations, available as part of the company's Creative Cloud suite or as a standalone application.

    $22.99

    per month

    AVS Video Editor

    N/AN/AN/A

    $39

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    Adobe ExpressAdobe Premiere ProAVS Video Editor
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0.00
    Premium
    $9.99 / $99.99
    per month
    Teams
    $9.99
    per month per user
    Premiere Pro Single App
    $22.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps
    $59.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - Students and Teachers
    $59.99
    per month
    Adobe Creative Cloud - Business
    $89.99
    per month per seat
    Basic
    $39
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe ExpressAdobe Premiere ProAVS Video Editor
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsContact Adobe directly for Enterprise pricing plan details.Discounts available for student and teacher plan.—
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe ExpressAdobe Premiere ProAVS Video Editor
    Considered Multiple Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Express
    In addition to Adobe Express, I have also used Canva because both platforms are quite similar. Basically, the application that I use is typically based on the clients needs, however my personal preference is Adobe Express because I find it too intuitive to my creative persona.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    It's very easy to generate images or graphics and find them on Adobe Express.In the application, in "Your stuff" > Files section, you'll find all the creations you've made with Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator, and you can use them directly in Adobe Express. No need to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    I use both Adobe Express and Canva, but of course Adobe Express directly integrates with all of the Adobe programs that I use so it’s automatically better
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Adobe Express had the tools I needed to brainstorm and publish quickly.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Adobe Express offers more functionality
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Canva seems to have way more features that Adobe Express does not have. I would say the biggest advantage of Adobe Express is the ability to have assets from other Adobe Apps inside Adobe Express.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Adobe Express makes it easy to create short, quick videos, but Premiere excels on another level with the quality and impact you're able to deliver.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    I think they have bridged the gap quite a bit, making Adobe Express more robust has helped.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    I selected Adobe Express because, in my opinion, Adobe Express is like a lite version of them all together
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Our team was avid Canva users for 2 years prior to switching over to Adobe Express. I found Adobe Express to be much more user friendly and less complicated visually. I also LOVE the CC libraries integration. That was a game changer for our creative department. It made making …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Adobe Express makes things simple. What it needs to be
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    We selected Adobe Express because it was part of creative cloud and I think it stacks up well. I think anyone who uses Canva can easily use Adobe Express.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    Adobe Express is the lightweight version of the other Adobe products I have used. It allows for super fast content creation for social media and resizing to get to launch that much faster. For the work I do, it has everything I need to work quickly and efficiently.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    As good as Canva
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Express
    It doesn't do anything premiere does at all
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    238 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    48 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    219 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    46 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    235 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    48 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    158 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    41 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    178 Answers
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    44 Answers
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    User Ratings
    Adobe ExpressAdobe Premiere ProAVS Video Editor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (255 ratings)
    9.1
    (86 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
    (17 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (29 ratings)
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (13 ratings)
    3.2
    (16 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.4
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe ExpressAdobe Premiere ProAVS Video Editor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    It works amazing for the creation of attention grabbing, clean, and professional looking flyers or infographics. Especially when you need to create a few graphic organizers, like a workflow, or a reference sheet for new members, it is awesome. I have created a few in one day, and honestly, even though you can utilize AI tools to do so, I love that I get to choose what the end product looks like during the process, and it's still easy and fast. It falls short with multi-page brochures, and while illustrator can take on branding quite well, it needs to be pre-made and imported to work in Express.
    Incentivized
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    Adobe
    I have actually recommended Adobe Premiere Pro to many people looking to get into the editing field. It is perfect for any type of video creation. It would not be very useful for someone who isn't serious about video editing and wants to just use something to cut out the beginning or ends of clips. It's too advanced for that and [maybe] confusing for someone not educated in the field.
    Incentivized
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Scheduling posts. OMG, it is one place on the web and app for me to schedule upcoming posts.
    • Posting to several platforms at one time. From FB, to IG, to TikTok, and LinkedIn. It's a great assistant to have by your side every day.
    • Editing on the go with the app on my phone, capturing and editing content in real time.
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    Adobe
    • Premiere is able to import video in almost any format and has a number of excellent export formats and styles.
    • Premiere has a great interface that once learned feels very intuitive.
    • Premiere aligns easily with the other suite of Adobe software allowing for easy integration of graphics and audio.
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • The only improvement that I wish that Adobe Express could make would be to increase the number of video and audio tracks their Video application could have. Even adding one extra track for both would totally increase the overall professional output of the video, while allowing for a more engaging and memorable product.
    Incentivized
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    Adobe
    • Export times: I do a massive amount of exports with intensive graphics. They often need to be done quickly. If export times could be reduced by 90%, my life would improve drastically.
    • Importing errors: Certain video formats are not compatible, such as specific types of MP4s and MKV files. Greater flexibility would be wonderful.
    • End the subscription model. I'd gladly pay one flat fee once and be done with it.
    Incentivized
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    I foresee Adobe Express becoming the "go-to" platform for everyone except professional, high-level designers. It is a relatively easy-to-use tool that allows users to create a wide variety of visuals quickly. Because it is a template-driven tool, the in-house design team has the ability to make brand kit available to keep visuals on point
    Incentivized
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    Adobe
    There is not better program for your needs than Adobe Premiere Pro. It doesn't matter if it can be hard to learn because this product is the top of the line and you will not find a better video editing program. This is what the professionals use. It is worth the learning curve.
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Usability
    Adobe
    The user interface is pretty straightforward to use. It has easy to navigate navigations, and the canvas UX is also pretty good. One thing i would like to add it to use shortcuts to add elements on canvas. Like if I am on canvas and I press 'T' on my keyboard the text box should be added automatically
    Incentivized
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    Adobe
    Premiere Pro is a very powerful tool, but it's not intuitive - it's virtually impossible to use without some kind of training or instruction. That being said, once you've learned how to use the product so that you can take advantage of its various video editing and creation options, it's an incredible program in terms of features and tools.
    Incentivized
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    Overall, the Adobe Creative Cloud Express is worth a try and may be a good fit for many organizations and businesses. At a monthly rate, the cost is not prohibitive, but the tools are somewhat limited and not necessarily worthwhile when compared to standard applications and software that are often available free or through a package of services commonly found on workplace computers.
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    Adobe
    It is a professional team that provides customer service at any time. I think that the team does not rest until they find a solution to your problem. I think this makes this company great because when a company offers a good service, and they treat you well, the customer always returns satisfied.
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    In-Person Training
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    Adobe
    Utilizing one of the many books available on Adobe Premiere Pro, each video editor can learn at their own pace.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    I think Adobe Express is a bit behind Canva, but as an Adobe Community Expert, I try to provide as much feedback as I can to help improve Adobe Express. ADobe Express does a better job than InShot and a few other apps, but isn't quite there against Canva, I'm sorry to say!
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    Adobe
    DaVinci Resolve is a powerful editing and color-grading application, and the base version is free. However, I've found that with the Lumetri Color panel in Premiere, I really have no need for Resolve as it meets all of my needs. Additionally, I've found Resolve to be lacking in support for the broad range of file types that Premiere handles gracefully.
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Adobe
    Adobe Creative Cloud Express is included with an Adobe Creative Cloud account. Our company has a corporate team membership so it is nice to have a professional and powerful tool that anyone on our team can use for free. The pricing structure of giving the tool away for free will be fundamental to users utilizing the tool. Similar tools, such as Canva, cost significantly more but do not offer the same features
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    Adobe
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Professional Services
    Adobe
    The professional services for Adobe Creative Cloud Express is top notch and should be highly commended. I am thoroughly impressed with how far Adobe has come. In the past, I had several issues with how something were handled, but in the past few years things have been better than ever and they get no complaints from me
    Incentivized
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    Adobe
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    Online Media Technologies
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Positive: Time and working for a nonprofit with minimal staff this is essential.
    • Negative: There are certain features that I need to find in other Adobe products like layer masking.
    • Positive: It makes content creation less intimidating for our newer staff.
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    Adobe
    • Speed of workflow has increased- specially when coupled with keyboard shortcuts
    • Jobs have had a faster turnover rate which makes clients happy.
    • I have two Adobe accounts, one for work and one for personal use. Both of these accounts are paying for themselves through the work I can provide with the use of Premiere.
    Incentivized
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