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What is Final Cut Pro?
Short answer
Final Cut Pro is a video editor from Apple, best for Mac-based professional video editing. It has no free plan; paid plans start at $299.99 one-time.
| Fact | Final Cut Pro | Video editing median (2 tools) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 5 of 8 have one |
| Entry price | $299.99 one-time | $268.00 one-time |
| Top plan | $299.99 one-time | $268.00 one-time |
| 1st year | $299.99 | $268.00 |
| Paid plans | 1 | 1 |
| Platforms | macOS | — |
What does Final Cut Pro do?
Final Cut Pro covers these jobs, as listed on Apple's pricing and feature pages.
- Magnetic timeline
- Mac-optimised performance
- Colour grading
- Motion graphics integration
- One-time purchase
How much does Final Cut Pro cost?
$299.99 one-time to $299.99 one-time.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro | $299.99 one-time | — | One-time purchase on the Mac App Store |
What are the best Final Cut Pro alternatives?
Closest on first-year cost: Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightworks, DaVinci Resolve.
| Alternative | Free plan | From |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | No | $22.99 / mo |
| Lightworks | Yes | $20 / mo |
| DaVinci Resolve | Yes | $236 one-time |
Is Final Cut Pro better than CapCut?
Final Cut Pro is best for Mac-based professional video editing; CapCut for quick social video editing with AI. First year: $299.99 vs $149.88.
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro pricing | apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare