Final Cut Pro vs EDIUS

Final Cut Pro9.1Visit EDIUS3.0Visit

Higher score Final Cut Pro #3 in Video Editing Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Apple

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EDIUS #71 in Video Editing Software 3.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit EDIUS

• Final Cut Pro fits best

  Apple users wanting polished editing

• EDIUS fits best

  Windows professionals using broadcast formats

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Side by side

Feature	Final Cut Pro 9.1/10 Visit ↗	EDIUS 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	3.0
Ranking	#3 in Video Editing Software	#71 in Video Editing Software
Best for	Apple users wanting polished editing	Windows professionals using broadcast formats
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$29.99/yr	€30 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Final Cut Pro 4/5 · EDIUS 3/5
Desktop app	✓	✓
Web app	—	—
Mobile app	✓ (best)	—
4K export	✓	✓
Team collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Included cloud storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Mac and iPad workflows with project transfer between platforms AI captions, Magnetic Mask, multicam, audio, color, and 4K HDR export Broad Apple ecosystem support, including iMovie, Logic Pro, and Motion	Edits and exports 4K and HDR with professional codecs Supports multicam editing for up to 16 sources Offers EDL, AAF and FCP XML project interchange
Cons	No free plan after the 30-day trial Mac access requires a $299.99 one-time purchase or a bundle Limited to macOS and iOS rather than web or broader platforms	Windows-only availability limits platform choice EDIUS 11 Pro costs 399 EUR as a one-time purchase No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days
Our verdict	Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing application for creators, filmmakers, and professional editors working on Mac and iPad. Its feature set covers timeline editing, media organization, audio, color correction, titles, transitions,… Read the review →	EDIUS is nonlinear video editing software for professional editors and ambitious video enthusiasts working on Windows. Grass Valley positions it for filmmakers, video journalists, YouTubers, universities, broadcasters, film studios,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Final Cut Pro — where it wins

  • Mac and iPad workflows with project transfer between platforms
  • AI captions, Magnetic Mask, multicam, audio, color, and 4K HDR export
  • Broad Apple ecosystem support, including iMovie, Logic Pro, and Motion

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Mac access requires a $299.99 one-time purchase or a bundle
  • Limited to macOS and iOS rather than web or broader platforms

• EDIUS — where it wins

  • Edits and exports 4K and HDR with professional codecs
  • Supports multicam editing for up to 16 sources
  • Offers EDL, AAF and FCP XML project interchange

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability limits platform choice
  • EDIUS 11 Pro costs 399 EUR as a one-time purchase
  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days

• Final Cut Pro9.1/10 · Paid

  A full-featured editor for Apple users who want desktop and iPad workflows.

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• EDIUS3.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A capable Windows editor for 4K, HDR, multicam and professional media workflows.

  Visit EDIUSFull verdict →