Education / Transactional Licensing Program
What is the Transactional Licensing Program (TLP)?
Designed to help educational institutions save time and resources, TLP offers volume purchase benefits without membership requirements or long-term agreements.
Gain and maintain control
Easily track and manage software licenses through Adobe's password-protected Licensing Website (LWS).
Get software delivered online
Experience the simplicity and convenience of Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) free of charge.
Simplify deployment and compliance
Get a single serial number per product and platform to streamline deployment and help ensure license compliance.
Program details |
Minimum initial purchase requirement |
One license |
Agreement term |
No agreement |
Volume discount basis |
Same as education retail pricing |
Eligible products |
All Adobe perpetual desktop products |
Web-based license tool |
Included |
Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) |
Included |
Upgrade/Maintenance coverage |
Upgrade Plan optional |
Adobe support services |
Optional |
Online enrollment |
Not applicable |
Region availability |
Worldwide |
Special programs for TLP education customers
Education Enterprise Agreement
Standardize on Adobe products and reduce software management with the Adobe Education Enterprise Agreement (EEA). EEA gives teachers, administrators, and students at your school affordable access to Adobe's industry-leading creative software. Learn about EEA ›
Creative Suite K–12 School Site License
With the Adobe® Creative Suite® K–12 School Site License, your school or district can make the most of its software budget while providing students, teachers, and administrators affordable access to Adobe's industry-leading creative software.
- Provides a convenient, single license that covers all users
- Counts toward your TLP point total
- Provides access to free tutorials and projects (available on the Adobe Education Exchange)
- Supports teacher preparation by allowing home use
Upgrade Plan
As an AVL customer, your institution is eligible to buy upgrade coverage for your Adobe perpetual licenses. Upgrade Plan gives you immediate access to most product upgrades for the length of your coverage period at a fixed cost per licensed product, allowing you to save money, efficiently manage your software upgrades, and achieve better budget predictability. Learn more ›
Other plans to consider
If you want simplified management, immediate deployment, and automatic compliance without minimum purchase requirements, the subscription-based Value Incentive Plan (VIP) might be right for you. Learn about VIP ›
If you expect your institution's software needs to increase in the future, the Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) will give you deeper discounts. Learn about CLP ›
Tools, tips, and support
VIP for Business / Commercial
Experience dramatically simplified deployment and management through a subscription model.
CLP for Business / Commercial
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
TLP for Business / Commercial
Streamline volume licensing acquisitions without membership requirements.
800-443-8158
VIP for Government
Experience dramatically simplified deployment and management through a subscription model.
CLP for Government
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
TLP for Government
Earn volume discounts in a single transaction without membership requirements.
888-649-2990
Education Enterprise Agreement (EEA)
Get Adobe creative and Acrobat software products over a one- or two-year term.
Enrollment available in June
VIP for Education
Experience dramatically simplified deployment and management through a subscription model.
CLP for Education
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
TLP for Education
Get education pricing with streamlined license management.
Creative Suite K–12 Site License
Give students, teachers, and staff affordable access to Creative Suite software.
888-649-2990
