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Squadcast vs VEGAS Pro

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Squadcast

Software

Professional remote recording for podcasters

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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VEGAS Pro

Software

Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Squadcast free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks; VEGAS Pro windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
  • They diverge on capability: Squadcast covers Local recording, VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Squadcast and VEGAS Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Squadcast and VEGAS Pro differ
AttributeSquadcastVEGAS Pro
Starting price$12/month$19.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktopwindows
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Squadcast

  • Local recording
  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Dropbox

Only in VEGAS Pro

  • Timeline-based editing
  • Color grading tools
  • Audio mixing
  • Sound Forge integration
  • VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
  • Perpetual or subscription licensing

What people use each for

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

Squadcast

  • Remote podcast recording with per-editor hour-based billingnot VEGAS Pro

VEGAS Pro

  • Professional video editing on Windowsnot Squadcast
  • Color grading and finishing for video projectsnot Squadcast
  • Audio post-production paired with Sound Forgenot Squadcast
  • Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensingnot Squadcast

Where each one falls short

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

Squadcast

  • Free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • Hobbyist plan monthly price of $24 per person rises to $35 per person if paid monthly instead of annually
  • Recording hour rollover is capped at twice the plan's monthly hour allotment

VEGAS Pro

  • Windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
  • Subscription pricing across Edit/Post/Suite tiers can be more expensive than one-time-purchase competitors.
  • Smaller plugin/effects ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Perpetual license versions can lag behind the latest subscription features.

Pricing, plan by plan

Squadcast

$12/month
  • Indie$12/month
    • 5 hours recording
    • Audio only
    • Up to 3 guests
  • Creator$20/month
    • 10 hours recording
    • Audio + Video
    • Up to 5 guests
  • Studio$44/month
    • 25 hours recording
    • All features
    • Up to 9 guests

VEGAS Pro

$19.99/month
  • VEGAS Pro Edit$19.99/month
    • Core non-linear editing
    • Color grading
    • Audio tools
  • VEGAS Pro Post$29.99/month
    • Everything in Edit
    • Advanced finishing and VFX tools
  • VEGAS Pro Suite$49.99/month
    • Everything in Post
    • Full VFX and compositing suite

Which should you pick?

Choose Squadcast if

  • You need local recording.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want progressive upload.
Squadcast review

Choose VEGAS Pro if

  • You need timeline-based editing.
  • You work on windows.
  • You also want color grading tools.
VEGAS Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Squadcast or VEGAS Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Squadcast starts at $12/month and VEGAS Pro at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Squadcast or VEGAS Pro?
Squadcast starts at $12/month and VEGAS Pro at $19.99/month.
Does Squadcast or VEGAS Pro run on more platforms?
Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop. VEGAS Pro runs on windows.
What is Squadcast best used for?
Squadcast is most often used for remote podcast recording with per-editor hour-based billing. Of those, remote podcast recording with per-editor hour-based billing is not what VEGAS Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Squadcast do that VEGAS Pro cannot?
Squadcast covers Local recording, Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing. VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Color grading tools, Audio mixing, Sound Forge integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

VEGAS Pro: What does VEGAS Pro cost?

VEGAS Pro offers three subscription tiers: Edit at $19.99/month, Post at $29.99/month, and Suite at $49.99/month, each bundling more finishing and plugin tools than the last.

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VEGAS Pro: Is there a free trial of VEGAS Pro?

Yes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.

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VEGAS Pro: Can I buy VEGAS Pro as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?

Yes, VEGAS Pro is available as perpetual licenses priced at $399 (Edit), $599 (Post), and $799 (Suite), in addition to the monthly subscription tiers.

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