Adobe vs Salesforce Business Model (2026)
Adobe earns most from Digital Media (74.3%), while Salesforce earns most from Subscription and support (94.9%). Computed from Adobe 10-K FY2025 and Salesforce 10-K FY2026.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
Adobe
Amounts in millions of USD. Shares are computed from the filing.
| Revenue line | Value | % of total | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media | $17,649 million ($17.6 billion) | 74.3% | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
| Digital Experience | $5,864 million ($5.9 billion) | 24.7% | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
| Publishing and Advertising | $256 million | 1.1% | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
| Total revenue | $23,769 million ($23.8 billion) | — | 10-K FY2025 ↗ |
Salesforce
Amounts in millions of USD. Shares are computed from the filing.
| Revenue line | Value | % of total | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription and support | $39,388 million ($39.4 billion) | 94.9% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Professional services and other | $2,137 million ($2.1 billion) | 5.1% | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
| Total revenue | $41,525 million ($41.5 billion) | — | 10-K FY2026 ↗ |
Shared business models
Company and model pages
Adobe: Subscription
Salesforce: Subscription
Frequently asked questions
How does Adobe make money?
Adobe makes money mainly from Digital Media. Its FY2025 total revenue was $23,769 million ($23.8 billion), with Digital Media the biggest disclosed revenue line at $17,649 million ($17.6 billion) and 74.3% of total revenue (computed from the 10-K FY2025). Adobe earns revenue from software subscriptions, hosted offerings, licenses, and related services.
How does Salesforce make money?
Salesforce makes money mainly from Subscription and support. Its FY2026 total revenue was $41,525 million ($41.5 billion), with Subscription and support the biggest disclosed revenue line at $39,388 million ($39.4 billion) and 94.9% of total revenue (computed from the 10-K FY2026). Salesforce sells access to cloud services alongside software licenses and support.