Choosing Between Named-User and Device-Based Licensing for your Adobe VIP Licensing (Hi-Ed)
Adobe VIP focuses on the Creative Cloud Desktop Applications, which includes Acrobat Professional.
OETC offers two ways to license your higher education institution's Adobe VIP products: per user or per device. Below are the specifications of each license type.
Named-User Licenses
Purchase for an individual user. Named-user licensing purchases the rights to install on two devices per license—one personal and one institutional.
- Ideal for small workgroups, departments, and bring your own device (BYOD) environments
- Choice of complete set of Creative Cloud apps or single-app option
- Online services and storage included
- Includes: Creative Cloud Apps, Adobe Expert Services optional, and Adobe Support
Pricing and Purchasing
Prices are based on a monthly subscription with a thirteen-month minimum first-time agreement.
- Creative Cloud Desktop Applications — $20.38 per user per month
Purchase Named-Used Licenses on the OETC Store.
Device-Based Licenses
Purchase for an individual device. Device licensing purchases the rights to install on one device per license.
- Ideal for desktop computer labs and classrooms
- Choice of complete set of Creative Cloud apps or single-app option
- Online service and storage not included
- Access to Behance ProSite
- Includes:Creative Cloud Apps, 100GB/20GB cloud storage, two Adobe Expert Sessions per year, and Adobe Support
Pricing and Purchasing
Prices are based on a monthly subscription with a thirteen month minimum first-time agreement.
- Creative Cloud Desktop Applications — $14.55 per device per month
Purchase Device-Based Licenses on the OETC Store.
Single-App Option
Both device-based licensing and named-user licensing allow institutions to opt out of the complete set of Creative Cloud applications and instead license a single application from Creative Cloud Enterprise for a lower monthly price.
Not licensing Adobe VIP? Visit our Adobe ETLA support page for more information on licensing ETLA for a higher education institution.