VEGAS Pro

Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX

As of 29 August 2026, VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month. VEGAS Pro is a professional non-linear video editor from Boris FX offering timeline-based editing, color grading, and audio tools. Softwr lists it under Video Production. VEGAS Pro is made by Boris FX, available on Windows.

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Overview

What VEGAS Pro does

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.

What people use it for

Professional video editing on Windows
Color grading and finishing for video projects
Audio post-production paired with Sound Forge
Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensing

Where it falls short

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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.

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Pricing

What VEGAS Pro costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

VEGAS Pro Edit

$19.99 /mo

Core non-linear editing
Color grading
Audio tools

VEGAS Pro Post

$29.99 /mo

Everything in Edit
Advanced finishing and VFX tools

VEGAS Pro Suite

$49.99 /mo

Everything in Post
Full VFX and compositing suite

Capabilities

Features

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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Questions people ask

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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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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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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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