Welcome to the Forum, Joey
Which iClone Version you purchase depends upon what you want to use iClone for.
iClone Standard is a very stripped-down PRO Version, without a Timeline. You really need that if you're going to get anywhere with iClone. You could become frustrated very quickly without it.
iClone 5.5 is the current Version. iClone 6 is under Development. Release date approx. last quarter 20014, with more Features & customisable User Interface. No pricing yet.
It depends whether or not the User Interface will differ much from iC5. If it does, I see no point in purchasing iC5.5 now. If it retains the "Core" User Interface & depending upon the pricing, purchasing iC5.5 nearer the Release date "might" entitle you to a Free Copy of iC6 when it's Released. Which is what's happened in the past.
Anyone-else?
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