Video Editing · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of video editing
What you'll actually pay. Of the 13 video editing tools we track, 5 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 add a setup fee. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 5 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Setup fee: 2 charge an upfront setup fee.
- Cheapest published: LumaFusion (LumaTouch) from $9.99/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: LumaFusion (LumaTouch), Filmora (Wondershare), CapCut, Descript, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Video Editing — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| LumaFusion (LumaTouch) | $9.99/mo | — | — |
| Final Cut Pro | $12.99/mo | — | $299.99 |
| Filmora (Wondershare) | $19.99/mo | — | — |
| CapCut | $19.99/mo | — | — |
| Descript | $24/mo | — | — |
| Kapwing | $24/mo | — | — |
| Riverside | $29/mo | — | — |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $34.49/mo | — | — |
| Adobe Premiere Elements | not priced monthly | — | — |
| Camtasia (TechSmith) | not priced monthly | — | — |
| CyberLink PowerDirector | not priced monthly | — | — |
| DaVinci Resolve Studio | quote-only | — | $295 |
| Microsoft Clipchamp | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-10. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does video editing have hidden fees?
Across the 13 video editing tools we track: 5 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 add a setup fee. As of 2026-09-10.
What is the cheapest video editing with published pricing?
LumaFusion (LumaTouch), from $9.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-10.