But like Microsoft and most other companies, Adobe still offers . Depending on your needs and volume, you could save between about 5-20% over buying individual copies of software. Contact Adobe for a specific quote for your business.

Buy and Sell Unused LicensesIf you bought full licenses up-front but no longer need some, sell them. Your specific rights can vary. Adobe, for example, has no problem with you selling unused licenses, just as long as you don't sell volume-discount licenses to individual customers. (You'd have to sell those to a volume customer.)

Microsoft doesn't allow customers to sell licenses. Consult your software vendors--or a legal professional--to determine your rights.

Regardless of Microsoft's dislike, some companies, including , offer ways to facilitate these sales. Depending on the product and customer, they'll either act as a matchmaker, brokering a deal between two parties, or buy your licenses outright.

And these companies offer a cheaper alternative to buying new licenses. If brokering, a deal could take a few months to come together. However, if the company is holding a license you need, you could buy it that day. Discount Licensing about 10-15% off normal license costs.