LumaFusion vs VN Video Editor (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, VN Video Editor grades higher than LumaFusion: 3.0 against 2.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
LumaFusion grades higher on value for money. VN Video Editor grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
LumaFusion
Multitrack video editor for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
VN Video Editor
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac
Which one is for you
Pick LumaFusion if
- Fits if you edit on an iPad and want a track-based timeline
- Works for Final Cut Pro users who need to hand off a timeline, with the paid FCPXML add-on
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try before you pay, as there is no free version or trial
- Skip it if you edit on Windows or Linux, since no build is listed
- Pricey if you need multicam, speed ramping and FCPXML, at $19.99 each or $9.99 a month for the pass
- Watch out: Android and ChromeOS get 6 video tracks against 12 on iOS, and need 3GB of RAM
Pick VN Video Editor if
- Fits if you edit on a phone and want multi-track and keyframes with no watermark
- Works for beat-synced Reels and Shorts, using the BeatsClip templates
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you edit on Windows or in a browser, as the site lists phone and Mac apps only
- Watch out: VN Pro prices differ between iPhone and Mac, and neither says whether it is monthly or yearly
- Tight if you use AI features: they run on credit packs bought in the app
- Watch out: the site doesn't name the company behind the app, and the App Store lists Ubiquiti Labs, LLC as developer
How we grade them
| 2.8GPALumaFusionGood | 3.0GPAVN Video EditorVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$29.99 once on the US App Store, less than three months of a typical $14 video subscription. The add-on packs at $19.99 each are extra. | CVN Pro shows $7.99 on iPhone and $6.99 on Mac, each next to a $69.99 or $49.99 price with no billing period given. Without knowing which is monthly, we can't say it sits above or below the category. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free version or trial on record. The editor is a paid download. | BFree to download, with multi-track editing, keyframes and templates and no watermark, per the vendor. One person could live on it. |
| Features | BMagnetic and track-based timeline, keyframes, color tools, LUTs, audio EQ and ducking, titles. Multicam, speed ramping and FCPXML export are paid add-ons, and the Android version has fewer tracks. | BMulti-track timeline, keyframes, speed curves, auto captions, beat-synced templates and a teleprompter. AI features run on credits, $1 for 100 on the App Store. |
| Ease of use | A4.7 on the App Store from about 25,000 ratings. | A4.8 on the App Store from about 325,000 ratings. Templates get you to a finished clip fast. |
| Platforms and integrations | BiPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, Android and ChromeOS, with Final Cut Pro, Frame.io and Storyblocks links. No web or Windows version. | BiPhone, iPad, Android and Mac apps. No web version and no integrations listed. |
| Best for | multitrack video editing on an iPad or phone | free multi-track editing on a phone or Mac |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: LumaFusion and VN Video Editor. How we grade
Where they differ
- LumaFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- VN Video Editor also covers transcription, templates and text to speech.
At a glance
| LumaFusion | VN Video Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.99 one-time | $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown) |
| Free plan | None | Free to download and use; the vendor says it has no watermark. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Luma Touch | VN |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
LumaFusion
- Speed Ramping, Multicam Studio and FCPXML Export are separate $19.99 purchases or part of Creator Pass, and the vendor lists some of them as iOS only.
- The Android and ChromeOS version lists 6 video and 6 audio tracks, and requires 3GB of RAM and Android 10 or above.
- On Mac it runs on Apple Silicon Macs; the App Store listing shows an iOS app designed for iPad.
- No Windows or Linux version is listed.
VN Video Editor
- No browser version; the site lists phone apps, and Windows appears only in the page's structured data, not in its text.
- VN Pro prices differ between the iPhone and Mac listings, and neither labels its billing period.
- AI features use credit packs bought in the app, at $1 for 100 credits on the App Store listing.
- The company behind the app is not named on the site; the App Store lists Ubiquiti Labs, LLC as developer.
Key features
LumaFusion
- Magnetic and track-based timeline
- Blends a track-based timeline with a magnetic one; the iOS app lists 12 video or graphic tracks and 12 additional audio tracks.
- Effects and color
- Layered effects, green screen and luma and chroma keys, video stabilization, color correction, LUT import and unlimited keyframes.
- Audio tools
- Graphic and parametric EQ, voice isolation, keyframed levels and panning, and auto-ducking of music under dialogue.
- Titles
- Multilayer titles combining text, shapes and images, with imported fonts, borders, shadows and shareable presets.
- Multicam Studio and FCPXML export
- On iOS, optional add-ons sync up to 6 camera angles and export a timeline to Final Cut Pro.
VN Video Editor
- Multi-track timeline
- Edit with several video, audio and overlay layers, with keyframe animation, speed curves and ramps.
- Auto captions
- Generates subtitles from audio in multiple languages, with caption templates and removal of filler words and silences.
- BeatsClip and AutoCut
- Builds beat-synced templates from a video or music track and cuts footage to the beat automatically.
- Templates and filters
- A library of platform templates for Reels, Stories and YouTube, plus cinematic filters and imported LUTs.
- Teleprompter and secure drafts
- Reads a script while recording, and protects drafts with passwords and expiry dates, per the App Store listing.
Plans
LumaFusion
LumaFusion$29.99
one-time purchase
The editor itself, listed at $29.99 on the US App Store and on Google Play.
Enhanced feature packs$19.99
one-time purchase each
Multicam Studio, Speed Ramping and Enhanced Keyframing, and FCPXML Export are $19.99 each as in-app purchases on iOS.
Creator Pass$9.99
per month, or $69.99 per year
Storyblocks media library plus all enhanced features in one subscription, per the App Store listing.
VN Video Editor
Free$0
Multi-track editing, filters, keyframes and templates with no watermark, per the vendor.
VN Pro (iPhone and iPad)$7.99
billing basis not shown; the store also lists a $69.99 VN Pro
In-app purchase on the US App Store; the two VN Pro prices are not labeled monthly or yearly.
VN Pro (Mac)$6.99
billing basis not shown; the store also lists a $49.99 VN Pro
In-app purchase on the Mac App Store listing; the two VN Pro prices are not labeled monthly or yearly.
Ways to pay less
LumaFusion
- Education
Education Edition at $4.99 per student
LumaFusion Education Edition costs $4.99 per student per year, for a minimum of 10 students, with volume discounts on larger orders.
- Annual discount
Creator Pass yearly plan
The App Store lists Creator Pass at $69.99 a year against $9.99 a month.
VN Video Editor
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, LumaFusion or VN Video Editor?
As of Nov 13, 2026, LumaFusion starts at $29.99 one-time, and VN Video Editor starts at $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown).
Which has a free plan, LumaFusion or VN Video Editor?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only VN Video Editor has a free plan. LumaFusion does not.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.