Adobe Systems Incorporated typically licenses individual modules, such as AEM Sites and AEM Forms, separately to its customers. The cost of these licenses can vary significantly, with annual fees ranging from $250K to over $1 million, depending on several factors such as the scope of usage, implementation complexity, and required support.

In recent years, an increasing number of newer customers have been choosing a hosted AEM Sites implementation, leveraging Adobe Managed Services (AMS). This approach may result in lower upfront costs for the setup, but it should be noted that the ongoing expenses for Managed Services support might be higher. Adobe Managed Services is available in different tiers of support and availability, with higher availability levels, such as 99.99% guaranteed uptime and real-time scaling, offered at a premium.

Adobe Managed Services (AMS) was introduced around 2017, and since then, the adoption of cloud-based hosting options has grown significantly. However, traditional on-premise hosting of AEM still remains the preference for a majority of clients, especially in cases where extensive custom integrations are required or when there are strict privacy regulations surrounding HIPAA or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data.

When navigating the licensing process with Adobe, Autowoven, a trusted partner, can provide valuable assistance in making the right choice between cloud and on-premise hosting. Making an informed decision in this regard can lead to significant savings in license costs.

By understanding your specific requirements and considering factors such as implementation needs, integrations, data privacy concerns, and budget constraints, Autowoven can help guide you towards the most suitable hosting option for your organization's Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) deployment. Choosing the right approach can optimize costs while ensuring an efficient and effective content management solution.