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Final Cut Pro vs Starz

Final Cut Pro logo

Final Cut Pro

Entertainment

Revolutionary video editing for Mac

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Entertainment

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Final Cut Pro macOS and iPad only, no Windows or Linux support; Starz standard monthly rate after 3-month promotion not disclosed on landing page; requires signup to see renewal pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Final Cut Pro covers Magnetic Timeline, Starz covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Final Cut Pro and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where Final Cut Pro and Starz differ
AttributeFinal Cut ProStarz
Starting price$12.99/month$6.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsmacOS, iPadOSWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded19981994

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Final Cut Pro

  • Magnetic Timeline
  • Multicam editing
  • 360° video editing
  • HDR support
  • Motion graphics
  • Color grading
  • Audio editing
  • Real-time effects

Only in Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Exclusive content
  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Final Cut Pro

  • Professional film editingnot Starz
  • TV productionnot Starz
  • Documentary editingnot Starz
  • Commercial productionnot Starz
  • YouTube contentnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot Final Cut Pro
  • Original series watchingnot Final Cut Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Final Cut Pro

  • macOS and iPad only, no Windows or Linux support
  • No free tier, requires paid subscription or $299.99 purchase
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Limited audio editing capabilities compared to dedicated audio software
  • Less powerful color grading compared to DaVinci Resolve

Starz

  • Standard monthly rate after 3-month promotion not disclosed on landing page; requires signup to see renewal pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Final Cut Pro

$12.99/month
  • One-Time Purchase$299.99/mo
    • Full access to all Final Cut Pro features
    • Permanent license for macOS
  • Apple Creator Studio$12.99/month
    • Final Cut Pro
    • Logic Pro
    • Motion
  • Apple Creator Studio Annual$129/year
    • All apps included
    • Yearly billing discount

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose Final Cut Pro if

  • You need magnetic timeline.
  • You work on macOS, iPadOS.
  • You also want multicam editing.
Final Cut Pro review

Choose Starz if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is Final Cut Pro or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Final Cut Pro or Starz?
Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does Final Cut Pro or Starz run on more platforms?
Final Cut Pro runs on macOS, iPadOS. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
What is Final Cut Pro best used for?
Final Cut Pro is most often used for professional film editing, tv production, documentary editing, commercial production. Of those, professional film editing and tv production are not what Starz is typically brought in for.
What can Final Cut Pro do that Starz cannot?
Final Cut Pro covers Magnetic Timeline, Multicam editing, 360° video editing, HDR support. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Exclusive content.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Final Cut Pro: Does Final Cut Pro work on Windows or Linux?

No. Final Cut Pro is macOS and iPad exclusive. There is no Windows or Linux version. Windows users must use alternatives like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

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Starz: What is the current STARZ subscription cost?

STARZ offers a limited-time promotional rate of $4 per month for the first three months. The standard monthly rate after this period is not displayed on the website and appears during signup.

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Final Cut Pro: How much does Final Cut Pro cost?

Final Cut Pro costs $299.99 as a one-time purchase, or $12.99/month via Apple Creator Studio subscription. The subscription includes Motion, Compressor, Logic Pro, MainStage, and Pixelmator Pro. New users get a 30-day free trial with Creator Studio.

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Starz: How many devices can stream simultaneously on STARZ?

STARZ subscriptions allow streaming on up to 4 devices at the same time, with unlimited HD streaming and downloads included.

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Final Cut Pro: Does Final Cut Pro support 4K and 8K editing?

Yes. Final Cut Pro supports editing from 4K to 8K resolution projects with HDR support, advanced color correction, and machine learning-based tools like object tracking and auto-reframing.

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Final Cut Pro: Can you import projects from other NLEs?

Final Cut Pro supports XML-based import and export for transferring projects to and from third-party applications. Not all complex effects and third-party plugins transfer perfectly between systems.

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Final Cut Pro: Is there a free tier or trial?

No free tier. Apple offers a 30-day free trial of the Apple Creator Studio subscription, or 90 days on new devices. The one-time purchase has no trial.

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