The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe

Article

• Rivals (Canva, Blackmagic, Affinity) releasing free or cheaper creative tools targeting Adobe users
• Adobe’s subscription model and cancellation fees have driven user resentment
• Open source alternatives (Krita, Blender, Inkscape) increasingly viable

Discussion

• Photographers still find Lightroom unmatched despite cost; switching has real workflow friction
• Adobe’s subscription lock-in tactics cited: cancellation fees, auto-upload deletions
• Skeptics note revenue up 12% YoY; professional InDesign/Acrobat lock-in remains strong

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