How to Buy Adobe Acrobat Permanently Without a Subscription
Question details
The user wants to know if they can purchase Adobe Acrobat permanently without a subscription and needs clarification on multi-user pricing and installation limits.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Looking to purchase a one-time perpetual license for Adobe Acrobat instead of paying for a recurring subscription.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking clarity on whether Acrobat DC offers a permanent purchase option and how many computers a single license covers.
Before proceeding, note that Adobe Acrobat DC is exclusively a subscription service. To get a permanent, one-time purchase license, you must buy the Adobe Acrobat 2020 desktop version.
Purchase the Acrobat Pro 2020 Perpetual License
Since Acrobat DC requires a subscription, you need to purchase Acrobat 2020 to obtain a permanent license.
Adobe offers a perpetual license under the 'Acrobat 2020' branding. This is a one-time purchase that does not include the continuous feature updates provided by the Document Cloud (DC) subscription.
Navigate to Adobe's official online catalog or products page using your web browser.
Search for 'Acrobat Pro 2020' or 'Acrobat Standard 2020' in the product list. Be careful not to select Acrobat Pro DC, as that is the subscription version.
Select 'Full License' if you are a new customer, or select 'License Upgrade' if you are upgrading from a previously eligible software version like Acrobat 2017.
Add the software to your shopping cart and complete the checkout process to receive your perpetual serial number and software download link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can multiple people use a single Adobe Acrobat perpetual license?
No. A single-user perpetual license is licensed to one specific user. While it can be installed on two computers owned by that individual, it cannot be shared among different users or run simultaneously on both devices.
What is the difference between Acrobat DC and Acrobat 2020?
Acrobat DC is a subscription-based service that receives regular, ongoing feature updates and includes cloud integration. Acrobat 2020 is a one-time purchase (perpetual license) desktop software that does not receive future feature upgrades, though it does receive essential security patches.
Can I upgrade my older Acrobat version to the perpetual 2020 version?
Yes. If you own an eligible older perpetual version, such as Acrobat 2017, Adobe offers a 'License Upgrade' option on their products page, allowing you to purchase the Acrobat 2020 perpetual license at a discounted rate.
