Software Sales
Adobe
License Period: July 24 through July 23
Adobe Express licenses coming 07/24/2025!
Adobe products require that all users log in with their University of Missouri System credentials (username@umsystem.edu, no other domain will work).
Adobe Creative Cloud: provides access to professional creative tools used throughout the modern workplace. These tools include favorites like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, XD and Acrobat, as well as Adobe Firefly for easy content generation and Adobe Express for template-based design. For a full list of applications included with Adobe Creative Cloud, go to adobe.com. A benefit for faculty/staff, after the University purchase, is that you can install the Creative Cloud applications onto one personal device from adobe.com.
License Transfers Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe Creative Cloud individual user licenses are assigned to a user’s Single Sign-On ID (SSO) and are non-transferable. This means that if you have an individual license, it’s specifically tied to the user and cannot be reassigned to someone else. Adobe Creative Cloud shared device licenses, like those we use for lab computers, can be transferred from one computer to another. However, it’s important to remember that the license can only be active on one device at any given time.
Adobe Express: Coming 07/24/2025. allows users to create and edit PDFs, photos, web pages, videos, social media posts, podcasts, animations and additional content with ease. See below for additional information on Adobe Express.
Adobe Stock: You have access to Standard Stock within your Creative Cloud Pro licenses which is the vast majority of the assets
within the Stock Portfolio. For information on Adobe Stock visit: stock.adobe.com
Adobe Captivate: provides you ultimate eLearning authoring freedom. License includes access to the all-new Adobe Captivate and Adobe Captivate Classic. Adobe Captivate is only available for Columbia Faculty and Staff. Each Adobe Captivate license is restricted to installation on only one device. To request this license, please use this link for Other Software.
Adobe Framemaker: the industry-standard tool for authoring and publishing multilingual technical content across mobile, web, desktop, and print. Framemaker is ONLY AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS. Each Adobe Framemaker license is restricted to installation on only one device. Adobe Framemaker is only available for Columbia Faculty and Staff. To request this license, please use this link for Other Software.
Pricing
| Product | License Pricing |
|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud | $60 (7/24/25 increases to $70) |
| Adobe Captivate | $81.63 (7/24/25 increases to $174.89) |
| Adobe Framemaker | $169.39 |
| Coming 7/22/25- Adobe Express | $30 |
Eligibility
Eligible to Purchase from DoIT:
Columbia Campus
- Faculty and Staff – via Department MoCode
- Students – via Kivuto-The Hub
S&T, UMSL, UMKC customers, please contact your local IT departments.
Click the appropriate button below to purchase or renew Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses. These options will be updated once Adobe Express is available.
For additional Adobe information or help, visit: Adobe Help
Adobe Express vs Adobe Creative Cloud
You might already know Adobe Express as one of the applications within Adobe Creative Cloud. However, starting with our July 24, 2025, renewal, Adobe Express will be available as a standalone license. This change comes as Adobe Creative Cloud is experiencing a cost increase, and we believe that significant savings can be obtained by opting for Adobe Express.
Adobe Express is ideal for those who need to create content quickly and easily without requiring advanced skills. On the other hand, Adobe Creative Cloud is targeted at professionals who need a wide range of powerful tools for their creative projects.
| Feature | Adobe Express | Adobe Creative Cloud |
| Ease of Use | Simple, fast content creation | Advanced tools for professionals |
| Functionality | Basic PDF & Photo editing, templates | Full suite of creative applications |
| Target Audience | Students, educators, casual users | Creative professionals |
| Cost (MU DoIT) | $30/year | $70/year |
| Platform | Web and mobile | Desktop and some mobile |
License Policy
All licenses are based on the stated license period, regardless of the date they were purchased. This means that in order to maintain access, they must be renewed annually. Please ensure you keep track of your renewal dates to avoid any interruptions in service.
It is the policy of the University of Missouri to honor software license agreements and to require all users to do likewise. The Division of Information Technology will not knowingly assist, or permit its equipment to be used, in violation of such agreements. The software must not be copied for someone else or loaned to someone else for them to copy.
The license agreement expires upon the termination of the user’s affiliation with the University of Missouri.
Technical Support
While our Software Sales team is a point of contact for software purchases, please note that we are not equipped to provide technical support, installation assistance, or troubleshooting services. For any installation help or other technical support needs, please contact your dedicated IT Professional support team. They will be more than happy to help you with any technical challenges you may encounter. You can find their contact information and more details at https://doit.missouri.edu/get-help/.