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Avid Media Composer vs Final Cut Pro: catalog facts
Avid Media Composer	Final Cut Pro
Paid Subscription from $259.99 per year for Standard, up to $899.99 per year for Enterprise.	Paid One-time purchase for Mac on the App Store, or included in the Apple Creator Studio…
Windows, macOS	macOS, iOS
Established editorial workflow for film and broadcast Shared projects on Avid NEXIS storage	One-time purchase option on Mac Editing, audio, motion graphics and color grading in one app
Yearly subscription with no free tier shown Steep learning curve for newcomers	Apple devices only Paid, with no free version beyond the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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