Adobe VIP Program Updates

Changes from VIP to Adobe VIP Marketplace

In November, Adobe began transitioning all VIP accounts to its new Adobe VIP Marketplace program. The immediate change you will notice is that you now have a new Adobe Marketplace ID instead of a VIP account number. Other than that, your Adobe console remains the same.

The transition to the Adobe Marketplace opens up new Adobe product offerings that were not previously available in the old VIP program. Some of those offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Plus, Acrobat Studio, and the ability to add Generative credits to your account for AI (available only in Enterprise apps), to name a few.

Note that when placing orders for add-on licenses or renewing your license, you will need to use your VIP Account Name/Organization Name going forward, rather than your VIP account number.

Need help finding your VIP Account Name/Organization Name? Click HERE.

updated on 12/10/2025

Adobe Teams Apps Discontinued

On March 31, 2026, Adobe will officially end-of-life the following Creative Cloud for Teams (CCT) offerings in Higher Education in VIP and VIP Marketplace. Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud for Teams offerings will continue to be offered (i.e., Acrobat Pro, Acrobat Pro 2024, and AI Assistant for Acrobat). The following apps will be discontinued:

• Creative Cloud for Teams All Apps*
• Audition for Teams
• InCopy for Teams
• Creative Cloud for Teams All Apps with Adobe Stock
• Captivate for Teams
• InDesign for Teams
• Adobe XD for Teams
• Dimension for Teams
• Lightroom Classic for Teams
• After Effects for Teams
• Dreamweaver for Teams
• Photoshop for Teams
• Animate/Flash Professional for Teams
• Illustrator for Teams
• Premiere Pro for Teams.

For users of these apps, you are encouraged to consider the Creative Cloud for Enterprise offerings, such as Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Plus for Faculty/Staff, Adobe Acrobat Studio for Faculty, and the single-app offerings for Enterprise.

updated on 12/10/2025

Adobe Classic vs Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Acrobat Classic (Term License) - Cost $114.48/3yr license

• Focus: Desktop-only PDF creation, editing, and protection.
• Licensing: 3-year term, paid upfront; no auto-renewal.
• Features: Includes features of Acrobat Pro 2020, new interface, document starring, better accessibility tagging.
• Limitations: No cloud services, web/mobile access, or e-signature tools (like bulk send).
• Updates: No new features, only security updates for the term. 

Adobe Acrobat Pro (Subscription - DC/Studio) - Cost $122.28/1yr license

• Focus: Comprehensive PDF and e-signature solution, desktop, web, and mobile.
• Licensing: Subscription-based (annual).
• Features: Everything in Classic plus:E-Signatures: Unlimited e-signatures, bulk send, branded agreements.
• Advanced Tools: Redaction, PDF comparison, creating web forms, OCR on scans.
• Cloud & Mobile: Adobe Document Cloud services, access across devices, integrations (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.).
• AI & Collaboration: Acrobat AI Assistant, PDF Spaces, Adobe Express integration (in Studio).
• Updates: Continuous security and feature updates, access to new tools as they're released. 

Who should use which?

• Classic: Users needing robust desktop PDF tools for basic editing and conversion without cloud features or recurring payments.
• Pro: Professionals needing e-signatures, advanced forms, AI, cloud storage, mobile access, and ongoing feature/security updates.