Final Cut Pro pricing
Final Cut Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Apple Creator Studio is free for 30 days for new subscribers, then renews automatically
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Creator Studio | $12.99per month, or $129 per year | Subscription with Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad, plus Motion, Compressor, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and MainStage. Shareable with Family Sharing. |
| Final Cut Pro for Mac | $299.99one-time purchase on the App Store | The Mac app bought outright. Some premium content is available only to Apple Creator Studio subscribers. |
Read from apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Final Cut Pro before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Final Cut Pro
- Annual discountAbout 17% less on the yearly plan
Apple Creator Studio is $129 per year or $12.99 per month. Twelve monthly payments come to $155.88, so the yearly plan costs about 17% less.
Stated on apple.com - EducationStudents and educators: $2.99 a month
Verified college students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Apple calls it a limited-time offer for individual use.
Stated on apple.com - Lifetime licenseOne-time purchase for $299.99
Final Cut Pro for Mac is also sold as a one-time purchase on the App Store for $299.99, with some premium content reserved for subscribers.
Stated on apple.com - Other savings3 months free with a new Mac or iPad
Buyers of an eligible new Mac or iPad can try Apple Creator Studio free for 3 months, claimed within 3 months of activating the device.
Stated on apple.com
How Final Cut Pro's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro | $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio | No | |
| Adobe Premiere | US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly | Yes | Compare |
| DaVinci Resolve | $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license | Yes | Compare |
| iMovie | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Wondershare Filmora | $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license | Yes | Compare |
| CapCut | $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Final Cut Pro pricing questions
Is Final Cut Pro free?
No, Final Cut Pro is a paid product, but you can try it first. Apple Creator Studio is free for 30 days for new subscribers, then renews automatically.
How much does Final Cut Pro cost?
Final Cut Pro lists 2 plans. Apple Creator Studio: $12.99 per month, or $129 per year. Final Cut Pro for Mac: $299.99 one-time purchase on the App Store. Prices were read from apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Final Cut Pro have a free trial?
Yes. Apple Creator Studio is free for 30 days for new subscribers, then renews automatically.
Is Final Cut Pro cheaper with annual billing?
About 17% less on the yearly plan. Apple Creator Studio is $129 per year or $12.99 per month. Twelve monthly payments come to $155.88, so the yearly plan costs about 17% less.
Does Final Cut Pro have a student or education discount?
Students and educators: $2.99 a month. Verified college students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Apple calls it a limited-time offer for individual use.
Can I buy Final Cut Pro once instead of subscribing?
One-time purchase for $299.99. Final Cut Pro for Mac is also sold as a one-time purchase on the App Store for $299.99, with some premium content reserved for subscribers.
When were Final Cut Pro's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against apple.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.