Adobe Firefly Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Adobe Firefly pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $9.99 to $199.99 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Adobe Firefly offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Firefly Premium, Creative Cloud (All Apps), Photoshop Only. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/month, Firefly Premium at $5/month, Creative Cloud (All Apps) at $60/month. The Firefly Premium plan is individual creators needing commercial-safe ai images.
Compared to other ai image generators software, Adobe Firefly is positioned at the mid-market price point.
Adobe Firefly is Adobe's family of generative AI models, designed specifically for commercial safety. Unlike competitors trained on scraped web images, Firefly is trained on Adobe Stock, openly licensed content, and public domain works - making it the go-to choice for businesses concerned about copyright and licensing issues.
Firefly pricing is flexible: Free (25 credits/month with watermarks), Premium at $5/month (100 credits, commercial use), or bundled with Creative Cloud apps. Photoshop ($23/month) includes 500 credits; Creative Cloud All Apps ($60/month) includes 1,000 credits. Firefly features are deeply integrated into Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe tools.
In this guide, we explain Firefly's credit system, compare it to Midjourney and DALL-E, detail the commercial safety advantages, and help you choose the right Adobe plan for AI image generation.
All Adobe Firefly Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Credits: 25/monthResolution: Limited | Free | Free 0 | Trying Adobe's AI image generation |
| Firefly Premium Credits: 100/month | $5 /month | $60 /month | Individual creators needing commercial-safe AI images |
| Creative Cloud (All Apps) Credits: 1,000/monthIncludes: 20+ Adobe apps | $60 /month | $660 /month | Creative professionals using Adobe suite |
| Photoshop Only Credits: 500/month | $23 /month | $264 /month | Photo editors wanting AI features |
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Free
- 25 generative credits/month
- Adobe Firefly web app
- Text to image
- Generative fill
- Text effects
- Adobe Fonts access
Firefly Premium
- 100 generative credits/month
- Full resolution downloads
- No watermarks
- All Firefly features
- Commercial rights
- Content credentials
Creative Cloud (All Apps)
- 1,000 generative credits/month
- Firefly in Photoshop, Illustrator
- All Creative Cloud apps
- 100GB cloud storage
- Adobe Fonts
- Commercial rights
Photoshop Only
- 500 generative credits/month
- Firefly in Photoshop
- Generative Fill, Generative Expand
- Adobe Photoshop
- 100GB cloud storage
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Adobe Firefly cost?
Adobe Firefly pricing: Free (25 credits/month), Premium $5/month (100 credits), or included in Creative Cloud All Apps ($60/month, 1,000 credits) and single apps like Photoshop ($23/month, 500 credits). Premium is the affordable standalone option.
02 Is Adobe Firefly free?
Yes, Adobe Firefly has a free tier with 25 generative credits/month. Free images have watermarks and limited resolution. For commercial use without watermarks, Premium at $5/month or a Creative Cloud subscription is needed.
03 What are Firefly generative credits?
Generative credits are Adobe's unit for AI features. One credit typically equals one image generation, but some advanced features cost more. Credits reset monthly and don't roll over. Additional credits can be purchased.
04 Adobe Firefly vs Midjourney: Which is better?
Firefly is safer for commercial use (trained on licensed content) and integrates with Adobe apps. Midjourney produces more artistic, stylized images. Firefly Premium is $5/month; Midjourney starts at $10/month. Use Firefly for commercial safety, Midjourney for artistic quality.
05 Is Firefly commercially safe?
Yes, Adobe Firefly is designed to be commercially safe. It's trained on Adobe Stock, openly licensed content, and public domain images - not scraped from the web. Adobe provides IP indemnification for Enterprise customers. This is Firefly's key advantage.
06 How does Firefly in Photoshop work?
Firefly powers Photoshop's Generative Fill and Generative Expand features. Select an area, describe what you want, and AI generates content that matches your image. It's seamlessly integrated - no separate tool needed.
07 How many images can I generate with Firefly?
Credits per plan: Free 25/month, Premium 100/month, Photoshop 500/month, Creative Cloud All Apps 1,000/month. One image generation typically uses one credit, but complex operations may use more.
08 Does Creative Cloud include Firefly?
Yes, all Creative Cloud plans include Firefly credits. All Apps plan includes 1,000 credits/month. Single app plans (Photoshop, Illustrator) include 500 credits/month. Firefly features are built into these desktop apps.
09 What is Firefly Image 3?
Firefly Image 3 is Adobe's latest image generation model with improved quality, detail, and lighting. It produces photorealistic images with fewer artifacts. All Firefly users have access to the latest model.
10 Can I buy more Firefly credits?
Yes, additional generative credit packs can be purchased. Pricing varies by region and quantity. This is useful if you exhaust monthly credits before renewal. Check Adobe's site for current credit pack pricing.
11 Is Firefly Premium worth $5/month?
Firefly Premium at $5/month is excellent value for commercial-safe AI images with 100 credits, no watermarks, and full resolution. It's the cheapest option for legally safe AI-generated commercial content.
12 Does Firefly work offline?
Firefly features in Photoshop and Illustrator require internet connection for AI processing. The web app at firefly.adobe.com is fully online. There's no offline mode for generative features.