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Overview [Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/)[Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/alternatives/) # Final Cut Pro Review From $299.99 Free version Free trial 1 plan On this page - Overview - User Interface - Popular Alternatives - Pricing and Plans - Features - Integrations - User Reviews - Popular Comparisons ## Overview Final Cut Pro 4.7 [(144)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/) Pricing Pricing available upon request ### About Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro is a powerful video editing software for professionals. It enables you to create, capture, and deliver high-quality videos for commercial or personal use. Final Cut Pro includes advanced editing tools, multi-screen video playback, multicam editing, RED camera support and more. Final Cut Pro gives you the tools you need to make complex edits, mix in multilayered effects, color correct footages and tracks, and make precise adjustments in audio. Do you work for Final Cut Pro? [Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Final Cut Pro User Interface ## Popular Final Cut Pro Alternatives Main Product Final Cut Pro 4.7 [(144)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.35Ease of use - 4.33Value for money - 4.11Customer support - 4.44Functionality Pricing Available upon request Alternative Product [Movavi Video Editor](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/) 4.8 [(1135)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.81Ease of use - 4.40Value for money - 4.55Customer support - 4.70Functionality Pricing Starting at $54.95 per year Alternative Product [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/) 4.7 [(574)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.04Ease of use - 4.13Value for money - 4.21Customer support - 4.67Functionality Pricing Starting at $20.99 per month Alternative Product [Filmora](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/) 4.5 [(736)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.54Ease of use - 4.31Value for money - 4.15Customer support - 4.34Functionality Pricing Starting at $19.99 per month Alternative Product [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/) 4.8 [(273)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 3.99Ease of use - 4.81Value for money - 4.30Customer support - 4.77Functionality Pricing Starting at $295.00 one time Alternative Product [Camtasia](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/camtasia-profile/) 4.5 [(454)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/camtasia-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.45Ease of use - 4.19Value for money - 4.18Customer support - 4.32Functionality Pricing Starting at $179.88 per year ## Final Cut Pro Pricing and Plans Final Cut Pro has one plan. Basic is $299.99. Free versionFree trial Basic $299.99 No plan information available ### How does Final Cut Pro pricing compare to alternatives? Final Cut Pro's starting price is $299.99. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. | Product | Starting price | Free trial | Free version | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Final Cut Pro4.7[(144)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/) | $299.99 | Available | Available | 4.3 | | [Movavi Video Editor](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/)4.8[(1,135)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/reviews/) | $54.95 /user/yr | Available | Not available | 4.4 | | [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/)4.7[(574)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/reviews/) | $20.99 /mo | Available | Not available | 4.1 | | [Filmora](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/) 4.5[(736)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/reviews/) | $19.99 /mo | Available | Available | 4.3 | | [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/)4.8[(273)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/reviews/) | $295.00 one time | Not available | Available | 4.8 | Final Cut Pro4.7[(144)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $299.99 Free trial Available Free version Available Value For Money 4.3 - [Movavi Video Editor](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/)4.8[(1,135)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/movavi-video-editor-plus-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $54.95 /user/yr Free trial Available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.4 - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/)4.7[(574)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $20.99 /mo Free trial Available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.1 - [Filmora](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/) 4.5[(736)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $19.99 /mo Free trial Available Free version Available Value For Money 4.3 - [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/)4.8[(273)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $295.00 one time Free trial Not available Free version Available Value For Money 4.8 ## Final Cut Pro Features - Popular features found in Video Editing 3D Video Editing Audio Capture Media Library Split/Merge Text Overlay Video Capture Video Stabilization - More features of Final Cut Pro Audio Mixing Collaboration Tools Color Grading Content Management Image Library Templates Text Editing Video Creation Video Editing ## Final Cut Pro Integrations Frame.io Integration rated undefined from -1 review ## Final Cut Pro User Reviews ## Final Cut Pro customer ratings - Overall rating: 4.7/5 - Total reviews: 144 ### Rating distribution - 5 stars: 100 reviews (69%) - 4 stars: 39 reviews (27%) - 3 stars: 5 reviews (3%) - 2 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 1 star: 0 reviews (0%) ### Secondary ratings - Ease of use: 4.3/5 - Value for money: 4.3/5 - Customer support: 4.1/5 - Functionality: 4.4/5 --- ### Still the best. - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Leah G. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Automotive - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: September 2026 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I still love that it works as a more immersive version of IMovie with soooo many more features, green screen, cutting, whatever you want. #### Cons I really have no cons this time. It’s the best video editing software I’ve ever used. So much easier than Premier pro. --- ### Get Started editing video with Final Cut Pro - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Fernando F. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Graphic Design - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: November 2024 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I have been using Final Cut Pro for many years and have created and edited short movies, commercials, videos for the web, animation and effects videos. It is one of my go to tools when I need to put together video projects. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 3/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Final Cut Pro is a complete video editing software from Apple and has been around for many years. It is easy to get started with FCP, and It is a great option for editing short and full length videos and has basic and some advanced effects features and can be enhanced with add-ons. It also supports many camera systems out of the box making it a very powerful video editing tool. #### Cons Final Cut Pro does have a considerable learning curve to master it. #### Reasons for choosing Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro works well for my needs and its integration with my Apple Mac computers and comparatively low cost of ownership made it a great ideo editing choice for me. --- ### An amazing editing tool fell from grace - Overall rating: 3/5 - Reviewer: ZhiMin H. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Arts and Crafts - Company size: Self-Employed - Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2024 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I have been using Final Cut Pro for more than 10 years. It was way above Adobe Premier and second to Avid. However, the company decide not to continue to develop this beautiful tool, it fall from grace. However, it's an editing tool that you don't have to pay for subscription fee and it's sophisticated enough to win other non-professional editing tools. It offers a sound and graphic library that doesn't cost you extra dollars. Its editing technique is similar to adobe premiere, except some shortcut. So, for beginners, this is a great tool. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 1/5 - Functionality: 2/5 #### Pros 1. No subscription fee 2. Still a professional editing tool, although it can not be used for professional editing 3. The basic sound and graphic library is better than the free adobe premiere library 4. Output is still practical for social media. #### Cons 1. The output is no longer compatible with ProTool, it needs the third party software to bridge, but that software has so many problem, it doesn't work well. That's the end of the professional editing software life. it's very sad that the company not invest into such a wonderful editing tools and let it die slowly over time. 2. Sound and colour correction are two weakness of this software. It's impossible for the online editing. So, it becomes the amateur editor's toy. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro X can no longer compatible with ProTool, many production companies no longer use Adobe premiere, because of the problem of the online editing - sound design and colour correction and output. --- ### The Ultimate Video Editor - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Ayesha J. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: E-Learning - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: August 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered It is a piece of software that is visually pleasing and has a user-friendly interface and all the pro features. We have been using it for years in our group. It has never failed me down. As an e-learning firm, we consistently generate a ton of flexible video material, which always delivers. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros It fulfills every need a skilled video editor might have. It includes everything, from simple data import to advanced effects. Most of our video content is produced using green screens, and the results are consistently stunning. Numerous collaborative tools are available since this program is so widely used. It is simple to use, making it ideal for novices. #### Cons I honestly don't see any flaws with it. The cost is the only drawback in my opinion. But as I've already stated, it is unquestionably worth the investment. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro It was overall better and ideal for our project. --- ### Used daily for YouTube content creation for years (5+) - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Luke T. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Entertainment - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: September 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered Used it daily for years. Will continue to do so. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Amazing piece of software. The sheer amount of stuff you can do on this editing software is amazing. From key-framing, to color correcting, and your regular clipping & cutting videos, it's my go-to software for video editing. #### Cons It's expensive. That's the only bad thing I have to say. I love this product. #### Reasons for choosing Final Cut Pro I liked the interface, was much more friendly for a new user. After Effects seemed like the more "professional choice" but I liked the simplicity and 'approachable-ness' of Final Cut. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro Bought a Mac, needed new software. Tried out After Effects and chose Final Cut! --- ### Final Cut Pro: Unleashing Your Creativity in Video Editing - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Anthony C. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used monthly for less than 2 years - Reviewed: May 2023 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered As an intern at the IT department in the university, I had the opportunity to work with Final Cut Pro on various video editing projects. I found the software to be powerful and efficient, especially when working on complex projects. The software's interface was easy to navigate, and its range of tools made it easy to accomplish tasks quickly. However, it did take some time to learn the software's advanced features, and the price may be a barrier for some users. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Final Cut Pro is a robust video editing software that provides professional-grade features for video editors. With a sleek and intuitive interface, users can easily create, edit and share high-quality videos. The software allows users to work with various file formats, including 4K and 8K resolution, and has an extensive range of video and audio effects. The software also integrates well with other Apple software, making it an ideal choice for Mac users. Final Cut Pro's ability to handle complex projects and its range of powerful tools makes it a top choice for professional video editors. #### Cons While Final Cut Pro is a powerful video editing software, it is also relatively expensive compared to other video editing software. Additionally, its interface may be overwhelming for beginners, and the learning curve may be steep for those new to video editing. Finally, Final Cut Pro is only available on Mac OS, which limits its accessibility to users who use other operating systems. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro While there are many video editing software options available, Final Cut Pro stands out with its advanced features and tools, making it the top choice for professional video editors. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with other Apple software, making it an ideal choice for Mac users. While it may be expensive, the software's efficiency and powerful features justify its price. --- ### An intuitive, easy to learn PRO video editing software. - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Cushi M. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: E-Learning - Company size: Self-Employed - Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: January 2022 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I use Final Cut to edit e-course videos, YouTube videos, and sometimes even videos for Facebook and Instagram. It gets the job done well. It's easy to understand and navigate. It's great for novice video editors and full-out pros. It's a great, versatile software that's really a pleasure to work with. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros I love that this software is accessible. Content creation is a rapidly growing industry and Apple was insightful enough to make a high-quality video editing product that anyone can learn to master. #### Cons The worst part about this software is the stock effects. At this point, it would be better for Apple to pay creators to utilize their custom cuts, LUTs, sounds, titles, etc than to keep pretending that the pre-installed ones are of professional quality. Using the built-in effects can make videos look cheap and low quality. #### Reasons for choosing Final Cut Pro I chose Final Cut based on the usability. It was easier to use and understand as I've mentioned in detail above. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro Final Cut was just soooooooooo much easier to navigate. Sooooo much easier to understand. Sooooooo much easier to figure out. As a self taught video editor, this was what really set Final Cut Pro apart from the rest. --- ### Final Cut Pro- the best software for wedding videographers! - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Design - Company size: Self-Employed - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: December 2021 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered Amazing!! #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I love how easy it was to learn this software, and how fast I can get things done. Being able to color grade, upload my own luts, and basically create anything I have in mind is amazing! #### Cons The only downfall for me is that mine crashes a lot- probably because I use it so often! #### Reasons for choosing Final Cut Pro The ease of using it! #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro I was having to look up how to do everything that I was wanting, and it was talking up to much time! --- ### Best video editor for Mac - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: E-Learning - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: July 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros When I am using my Mac, I do love how seamlessly it integrates with my machine. Also, it's extremely user friendly. After just a few minutes of clicking around a novice user will be able to produce quality videos for a number of different platforms. Everything is extremely easy to locate within the program itself and seems intuitive to the user. #### Cons While it is extremely easy to learn, it's simplicity can have drawbacks. Some of the more complex functions and actions found in Premiere are missing from Final Cut. However, for a novice to mid range user (especially one using any type of Mac product) Final Cut is the clear winner of the two. #### Reasons for choosing Final Cut Pro I still use Premiere on my PC, however for my work laptop I was provided a Macbook. On my Macbook I prefer Final Cut (especially on smaller quick projects). --- ### Great (but expensive) solution if you love the Apple ecosystem - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Luciano Z. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Information Technology and Services - Company size: Self-Employed - Product usage: Used weekly for less than 6 months - Reviewed: February 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered A pleasant software to use, that puts you at ease and is slowly discovered as you use it. The interface is well thought out, just to avoid being scared and overwhelmed by buttons and various options. The limitation of not being able to share with Windows users is definitely worth considering if you work in a team. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros This software is really intuitive and easy to use. The buttons are well placed and the rendering is handled flawlessly, making the workflow nice and smooth. #### Cons Compared to other software, you might consider the price challenging ($300 or so). I would like it if there was an internal search engine for transitions, also external and paid. #### Reasons for switching to Final Cut Pro I was looking for something more specific and technical --- Showing 1 - 10 of 144 Reviews [See All Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/reviews/) ## Final Cut Pro Popular Comparisons [Movavi Video Editor vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/vs/movavi-video-editor-plus/)[Adobe Premiere Pro vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-premiere-pro-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Filmora vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/filmora-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/davinci-resolve-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Camtasia vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/camtasia-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Adobe After Effects vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-after-effects-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Riverside vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/vs/riverside/)[CreateStudio vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/createstudio-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Adobe Creative Cloud vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/adobe-creative-cloud-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Adobe Express vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/compare/354910-adobe-express/vs/379816-final-cut-pro/)[KineMaster vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/vs/kinemaster/)[VideoPad vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/vs/videopad/)[Blender vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-editing/blender-profile/vs/final-cut-pro/)[Vimeo vs Final Cut Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/vs/vimeo-pro/) [Compare All Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/final-cut-pro-profile/alternatives/) ## See what companies are saying about Software Advice