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Adobe Premiere vs Avid Media Composer: catalog facts
Adobe PremiereAvid Media Composer
Paid

Paid plans, with separate options for businesses, students and teachers.

Paid

Subscription from $259.99 per year for Standard, up to $899.99 per year for Enterprise.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Widely used across film, broadcast and web production
  • Editing, effects and audio mixing in one application
  • Established editorial workflow for film and broadcast
  • Shared projects on Avid NEXIS storage
  • Requires a paid plan
  • No Linux version
  • Yearly subscription with no free tier shown
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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