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HitFilm vs Vyond

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HitFilm

Video Production

Video editor and 3D compositor in one application, now owned by Artlist

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vyond logo

Vyond

Video Production

Real value, real results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HitFilm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HitFilm editing and compositing share one interface, which suits a single operator and obstructs a team that wants to split the edit from the effects work.; Vyond starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HitFilm and Vyond actually diverge.

Attributes where HitFilm and Vyond differ
AttributeHitFilmVyond
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

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 HitFilm

  • Composite shots
  • Particle simulator
  • Camera tracking
  • Keying
  • Text and titling
  • Export presets

Only in Vyond

Nothing recorded that HitFilm does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

HitFilm

  • Cutting and finishing an effects-heavy short film without moving between an editor and a compositornot Vyond
  • Producing a YouTube channel with recurring motion graphics on one subscriptionnot Vyond
  • Learning compositing concepts on the free tier before committing to a paid effects toolnot Vyond
  • Adding tracked 3D elements to live footage in a one-person productionnot Vyond

Vyond

  • Sales enablement videos - Help sales teams engage prospects effectivelynot HitFilm
  • Employee training and onboarding - Create engaging internal learning contentnot HitFilm
  • Marketing communications - Produce engaging videos for audiencesnot HitFilm
  • HR internal announcements - Share company updates with workforcenot HitFilm
  • Compliance training - Make mandatory training more effective and engagingnot HitFilm

Where each one falls short

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

HitFilm

  • Editing and compositing share one interface, which suits a single operator and obstructs a team that wants to split the edit from the effects work.
  • The perpetual HitFilm Pro licence was retired after the Artlist acquisition, so long-standing owners who bought outright must subscribe to receive current versions.
  • Effects and add-on packs were historically sold separately, and archived projects can open with missing effects if the current plan does not cover them.
  • Performance falls off sharply on integrated graphics, so a machine that edits comfortably can still be unusable for the particle and 3D work that is the reason to choose HitFilm.
  • Colour management and delivery options are thinner than DaVinci Resolve, so any project with a broadcast or cinema deliverable ends up round-tripping to another application anyway.

Vyond

  • Starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes
  • Annual billing is required to reach the listed monthly rates ($58 to $167 per month)
  • Even the Agency tier caps monthly AI credits per user at 400,000 rather than being unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

HitFilm

Free
  • Free$undefined/month
    • Editing and basic compositing
    • Limited export resolution
    • Limited effects set
  • Creator$undefined/month
    • Expanded effects
    • Higher export resolution
    • Additional export formats
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Full effects set
    • Highest export resolution
    • Advanced compositing and tracking

Vyond

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Vyond review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HitFilm if

  • You need composite shots.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want particle simulator.
HitFilm review

Choose Vyond if

Nothing in the data separates Vyond from HitFilm on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Vyond review

Questions people ask

Is HitFilm or Vyond better?
Neither clearly leads. HitFilm starts at Free and Vyond at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HitFilm or Vyond?
HitFilm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HitFilm and On request for Vyond.
Does HitFilm or Vyond run on more platforms?
HitFilm runs on Windows, macOS. Vyond runs on Web.
Can I use HitFilm for free?
Yes. HitFilm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vyond starts at On request.
What is HitFilm best used for?
HitFilm is most often used for cutting and finishing an effects-heavy short film without moving between an editor and a compositor, producing a youtube channel with recurring motion graphics on one subscription, learning compositing concepts on the free tier before committing to a paid effects tool, adding tracked 3d elements to live footage in a one-person production. Of those, cutting and finishing an effects-heavy short film without moving between an editor and a compositor and producing a youtube channel with recurring motion graphics on one subscription are not what Vyond is typically brought in for.
What can HitFilm do that Vyond cannot?
HitFilm covers Composite shots, Particle simulator, Camera tracking, Keying.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HitFilm: Is HitFilm still free?

There is still a free tier with limited effects and export resolution. The perpetual Pro licence is gone; the paid tiers are subscriptions.

Vyond: What are the credit limits for each plan?

10,000 credits per user, per month (Starter plan), 20,000 credits per user, per month (Professional plan), Virtually unlimited credits (Enterprise & Agency plans)

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HitFilm: What hardware does it actually need?

A discrete GPU with adequate video memory. Integrated graphics will run the editor but stall on composite shots, particles and 3D layers.

Vyond: What are the video duration limits?

Maximum video duration: 25 minutes (Starter), 40 minutes (Professional), 90 minutes (Enterprise/Agency)

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HitFilm: Does the Artlist acquisition affect the software?

It puts HitFilm inside a stock media subscription business. The licence model changed after the acquisition, and the roadmap now serves that business.

Vyond: How many videos can I download per month?

Maximum video downloads: 100/month (Starter), 200/month (Professional), unlimited (Enterprise/Agency)

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Vyond: What is the pricing for each tier?

Starter: $58/month (annual) or $99/month (monthly). Professional: $100/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly). Enterprise & Agency: Contact sales for multi-seat pricing; no monthly option available.

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