There are many freeware versions of popular software.
Google docs is free, Microsoft Office costs money. If you want to own Office, you will have to buy an older version off Amazon because the current version is only available for rent with a monthly fee.
Gimp is free, Adobe Photoshop costs money. If you want to own Photoshop, you will have to buy an older version off Amazon because the current version is only available for rent with a monthly fee.
Inkscape is free. Adobe Illustrator costs money. If you want to own Illustrator, you will have to buy an older version off Amazon because the current version is only available for rent with a monthly fee.
Warning: They are trying to move cell phones to lease/rental as well.