Updated October 2026 · prices from vendor's pricing page

Final Cut Pro pricing

Final Cut Pro has 2 plans: Mac (one-time), Apple Creator Studio (incl. iPad). There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $299.99 one-time (Mac (one-time)).

Mac (one-time)
$299.99 one-time
- Standalone Mac purchase
- Magnetic Timeline and Magnetic Mask
- Requires macOS 15.6 or later
Apple Creator Studio (incl. iPad)
$12.99/mo
or $129/yr
- Bundle that includes Final Cut Pro
- iPad version needs iPadOS 18.6+
- 30-day free trial for new subscribers
- Student/educator $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr

Free plan limits: No free plan; 30-day free trial on the subscription.
Discounts: Education pricing $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr.

The subscription is the Apple Creator Studio bundle, not a Final Cut Pro-only plan.

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