Educational versions were available at ~50–70% discount (approx. for standalone Premiere Pro).

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 remains a significant landmark in the history of video editing software, representing the moment Adobe transitioned to a fully 64-bit architecture with the Mercury Playback Engine. While the software is now over a decade old and has been replaced by the Creative Cloud (CC) subscription model, many editors still inquire about its cost and availability for legacy systems.

The pricing of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 varied depending on the region, country, and type of license. At the time of its release, the suggested retail price for Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 was:

For those determined to find a copy of CS5 today, the secondary market is the only option. You may find physical "boxed" versions on sites like eBay or specialized refurbished software retailers. Prices in these marketplaces vary wildly, often ranging from $50 to $200 depending on the condition and whether the license has been properly deactivated by the previous owner. However, extreme caution is advised, as many listings for legacy Adobe products are unauthorized or counterfeit.

For archival or educational purposes, CS5 is now a legacy product with minimal practical value unless running an old offline editing system (Windows 7 / macOS 10.10).