Video Editing · pricing · Updated September 2026
Final Cut Pro pricing (2026)
Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99/mo (Apple Creator Studio) as checked on 2026-09-03, read from Final Cut Pro's own pricing page; 2 plans. Best for Mac-only professional editors seeking a perpetual-license alternative to subscriptions. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $12.99/mo (Apple Creator Studio) · 17% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Mac-only professional editors seeking a perpetual-license alternative to subscriptions; Apple ecosystem content creators (iPhone, iPad, Mac workflow); Solo editors and small studios wanting best-in-class performance on Apple silicon; Multicam and live production workflows on iPad
As of · every figure below links to its source
Final Cut Pro plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro for Mac (one-time) | not priced monthly | — | flat | One-time perpetual purchase of $299.99 on the Mac App Store (not a subscription, so monthlyUsd is null). Includes professional editing, magnetic timeline, color grading, 360-degree and HDR support, multicam, and ongoing updates. | apple.com |
| Apple Creator Studio | $12.99 | −17% | flat | Subscription bundle ($12.99/mo, or $129/yr ~ $10.75/mo, ~17% annual savings) including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and additional Apple pro apps across Mac and iPad. 30-day free trial. Education rate $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr. | apple.com |
Last verified 2026-09-03. Apple's official Final Cut Pro page fetched directly and verified June 2026: $299.99 one-time Mac purchase and the Apple Creator Studio subscription at $12.99/mo or $129/yr (education $2.99/mo). Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$12.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, iMovie, Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Camera (iPad), third-party FxPlug plugins (130+ built-in), ProRes RAW.
Key features: Magnetic Timeline for collision-free multi-track editing; Magnetic Mask for subject isolation without green screen; AI-powered Smooth Slo-Mo (intelligent frame generation); Object Tracker for automatic motion-matched effects; Voice Isolation and automatic caption generation; Beat Detection for music-synced editing; 360-degree and HDR video support; Live Multicam on iPad (up to 4 connected devices); ProRes and ProRes RAW native editing.
Plan limits: macOS 15.6 or later required; iPad version requires iPadOS 18.6+ and Apple M1 chip or later; Minimum 8GB RAM (16GB recommended); 7.2GB disk space; Some AI features require Apple silicon Mac; One-time purchase ($299.99) has no free trial — 30-day trial applies only to Apple Creator Studio subscription; Mac and iPad only — no Windows or browser support.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Final Cut Pro cost?
Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99/mo (Apple Creator Studio); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-09-03.
Is Final Cut Pro cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Final Cut Pro publishes a 17% discount for paying annually (on the Apple Creator Studio plan). Verified 2026-09-03.
What are cheaper alternatives to Final Cut Pro?
Cheaper video editing than Final Cut Pro (entry $12.99/mo) include LumaFusion (LumaTouch) at $9.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.
Does Final Cut Pro support HIPAA?
Final Cut Pro HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Final Cut Pro have a free plan?
Final Cut Pro free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
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