Best answer: While you don't need it to use your Cricut and the Design Space software, it's a worthwhile subscription for frequent users who want access to all the fonts and images at once as well as exclusive discounts on Cricut products.Month-to-month: Monthly Subscription ($10/month at Cricut)Pay yearly and save: Yearly Subscription ($8/month at Cricut)Added benefits: Premium Yearly Subscription ($10/month at Cricut)