How times have changed.Adobeacquired the latter in 1999, and the former in 2005.

We tested it to find out.

Both subscriptions offer three ways to pay: annual, monthly, and the contract-style annual paid monthly plan.

Adobe Dreamweaver during our test and review process

You can start your journey by choosing from one of a handful of simple templates

you’ve got the option to try either option free for seven days.

We have to go all the way back to October 2020 for the last major revision, version 21.0.

Nevertheless, they are most welcome and much more useful than starting with a blank page.

Adobe Dreamweaver during our test and review process

A sample code from one of those simple templates

Flexibility is key with Dreamweaver.

Adobe Dreamweaver: Interface

The interface can be customised to some degree.

On the right is where you manage your files and libraries.

Adobe Dreamweaver during our test and review process

Dreamweaver can offer you useful helping tips that appear as you work on your project

Adobe Dreamweaver: Scorecard

Should I buy?

Adobe Dreamweaver during our test and review process

The interface is very versatile although the best option is often ‘split view’ so you can work on the code while seeing the results in real time

Adobe Dreamweaver during our test and review process

If you feel lost, Adobe’s Creative Cloud website offers you a good number of tutorials