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Final Cut Pro vs Avid Media Composer: catalog facts
Final Cut Pro	Avid Media Composer
Paid One-time purchase for Mac on the App Store, or included in the Apple Creator Studio…	Paid Subscription from $259.99 per year for Standard, up to $899.99 per year for Enterprise.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
One-time purchase option on Mac Editing, audio, motion graphics and color grading in one app	Established editorial workflow for film and broadcast Shared projects on Avid NEXIS storage
Apple devices only Paid, with no free version beyond the trial	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
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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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