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Final Cut Pro
$299.99 one-time; or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage)
Price checked at source August 28, 2026.
Apple’s professional NLE — Magnetic Timeline editing, AI-powered captions and object tracking, and ProRes-native performance on Apple silicon — $299.99 one-time or bundled in Apple Creator Studio.
Our take
The one-time-purchase pro editor on Mac: $299.99 gets you a genuinely professional tool (Magnetic Timeline, multicam, closed captioning, HDR grading) with no subscription required, and it keeps receiving updates whether you bought it standalone or through Apple Creator Studio. The subscription bundle ($12.99/mo or $129/yr) only matters if you also want Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, and Compressor alongside it — buying Final Cut Pro alone is still cheaper as a one-time purchase for most people who only need the editor.
- Price
- $299.99 one-time; or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage)
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- macOS 15.6 or later, 8GB memory (16GB recommended), Metal-capable graphics card (Intel Macs only), 7.2GB disk space — some features need Apple silicon, per Apple.
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- Apple Inc.
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What it does
Magnetic Timeline
Move and trim clips with automatic Clip Connections that keep everything in sync — no accidental gaps or overlaps.
AI captions and object tracking
Auto-generates closed captions from spoken audio, and Magnetic Mask/Object Tracker isolate and follow people or objects without a green screen.
Visual and transcript search
Type what you’re looking for — an object, action, or spoken phrase — and Final Cut Pro finds the matching clips across your whole library.
The deal
- One-time purchase: $299.99, continues to receive updates
- Apple Creator Studio subscription: $12.99/mo or $129/yr — bundles Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, MainStage, plus premium templates/assets
- Student/educator Creator Studio pricing: $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr
Worth knowing: The one-time purchase keeps getting updated and remains fully available, but some premium content (templates, royalty-free assets) that ships with the Apple Creator Studio subscription isn’t included with the standalone purchase, per Apple’s FAQ.
Final Cut Pro — questions people ask
Do I need a subscription for Final Cut Pro?
No — it’s a $299.99 one-time purchase that keeps receiving updates. A subscription (Apple Creator Studio, $12.99/mo) is only needed if you also want Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and the other bundled apps.
Can I import an iMovie project into Final Cut Pro?
Yes — Apple confirms iMovie projects created on Mac, iPad, or iPhone import directly with full access to Final Cut Pro’s advanced tools.
Does Final Cut Pro run on Intel Macs?
Yes, with a Metal-capable graphics card — though Apple notes some features require a Mac with Apple silicon specifically.
Is Final Cut Pro free?
Final Cut Pro costs $299.99 one-time; or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage).
Does Final Cut Pro work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — Final Cut Pro lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download Final Cut Pro?
Final Cut Pro is available via Mac App Store, Direct.
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Listing hand-verified August 28, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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