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Shotcut: Free alternative for users who do not need VEGAS Pro's professional finishing tools.
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Overview
VEGAS Pro is a long-standing professional video editing application, originally developed by Sonic Foundry and now published by Boris FX. It provides timeline-based non-linear editing, color grading, audio mixing, and integrates with Boris FX's Sound Forge and Acid Pro. VEGAS Pro is offered as either a subscription (VEGAS Pro 365+) across Edit, Post, and Suite tiers, or as a traditional perpetual license, targeting professional editors and content creators on Windows.
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Shotcut: Free alternative for users who do not need VEGAS Pro's professional finishing tools.
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Pricing
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VEGAS Pro Edit
$19.99 /mo
VEGAS Pro Post
$29.99 /mo
VEGAS Pro Suite
$49.99 /mo
Capabilities
Timeline-based editing
Non-linear video editing on a flexible multi-track timeline.
Color grading tools
Built-in color correction and grading tools for professional finishing.
Audio mixing
Multi-track audio mixing integrated with the video timeline.
Sound Forge integration
Round-trip audio editing with Boris FX's Sound Forge application.
VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
Advanced visual effects and compositing tools included in higher tiers.
Perpetual or subscription licensing
Choice between a one-time perpetual license or a 365+ subscription plan.
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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.
SourceYes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.
SourceYes, 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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