While the Adobe CC software might be ubiquitous in your workplace, it can still be difficult to figure out what licensing plan you need to buy and how much it will cost you. In the following guide, we’ll walk you through all the different types of VIP licensing and help you determine which one will work best for your needs and budget without getting bogged down in unnecessary details.
What is the VIP Program?
The Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) program is a multi-year commitment by Adobe, your software vendor and reseller. With an annual minimum purchase commitment, Adobe provides predictable planning for organizations that plan to deploy and use a large number of licenses. As part of the Adobe VIP Program, college attendees and faculty can apply for software discounts for students.
Is My Business Eligible for VIP?
You can use Value Incentive Plan (VIP) to add and deploy licenses for enterprise customers, but there are some eligibility requirements. Check out our guide and see if your business is eligible for VIP
How do I get started with Adobe’s Value Incentive Program?
If you’re interested in taking advantage of Adobe’s Value Incentive Program (VIP), there are some important decisions and steps to take before getting started.
How to get started with Adobe’s Value Incentive Program:
1) Determine whether you are eligible for a license with VIP. If your organization is an existing customer of any Creative Cloud offering (including an educational license), then you can take advantage of VIP.
2) Determine how many licenses and how much software your organization needs: There are two components in choosing how many licenses you need for your business: the total number of employees and the total number of concurrent users.
3) Select an appropriate purchase option for your organization: The three purchase options available with Value Incentive Program (VIP) are: Full Volume, Capacity Based, and Monthly. Choosing one of these options depends on factors such as how many employees are in your organization and how many concurrent users will be connecting to Creative Cloud at once.
4) Purchase licenses through an authorized Adobe reseller or directly from Adobe.
You must do a few things before taking advantage of your company’s VIP benefits. First, it’s important to establish your organization’s software needs and any other business goals that may involve expanding or updating your software capabilities. Your requirements will likely vary from those of another company; while they might prefer a different package, there is no right set of applications for every situation.
What Are Stackable License Agreements?
Stackable license agreements allow you to pay for your use of software on a per-user basis. However, instead of purchasing licenses in multiples of 100 or more, you can buy one stackable license agreement and deploy as many licenses as needed across all licensed users. What’s even better is that not only does it save you money but also frees up valuable IT resources.
The version of InDesign CC that Adobe provides via its Value Incentive Plan (VIP) is identical in both features and capabilities to those versions available on standard, direct-purchase licenses. It does not contain any additional or exclusive functionality.
