AquaSoft Stages
AquaSoft Stages: A deep Windows editor for animation, scripting, 3D layouts and 4K export. Ranked #92 of 153 in Video Editing Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for windows editors needing animation and scripting.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forWindows editors needing animation and scripting
- Free planNo
- Paid from$178.80/yr
- 4K exportYes
- Founded1999 · Potsdam, Germany
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Frame-accurate cuts with keyframes, masking and chroma key
- 3D layout design, color grading and 4K/UHD export
- Project archiving, command-line export and scripting support
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits platform flexibility
- There is no free plan
- Paid pricing may challenge budget-conscious editors
Our verdict on AquaSoft Stages
AquaSoft Stages is a Windows application for video editing, animation, presentations and post-production. It brings video, photos, text, music and effects into a timeline and layout designer, with tools for professional users, agencies, social-media production and photographers. Its feature set also suits editors working on large projects, reusable templates and high-resolution output.
The published plans provide several paid routes. Stages 2026 costs $299 as a one-time perpetual purchase. The annual Stages subscription costs $178.8 per year and includes all extension packages, AquaSoft Transcriptor PRO and the latest version. A quarterly subscription costs $50.7 per quarter with all extension packages and AquaSoft Transcriptor PRO, while monthly billing costs $19.9 per month with the same additions. The listed starting price is $14.9 per month when billed annually. A 14-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee for software purchases provide ways to evaluate the product before committing.
Stages stands out through the depth of its animation and post-production toolkit. Keyframe tracks control animation, effects, motion paths and volume; the layout designer adds 3D editing and live preview; and masking, chroma key, live video effects, LUT-based grading and embedded color-profile support extend beyond basic cutting. Reusable templates, 4K/UHD export, password-protected project archiving, hardware-accelerated playback and rendering, command-line export and a scripting engine add production control. Editors who need a Windows-based tool with animation and scripting should consider Stages; those seeking a free plan or broader platform availability should look elsewhere.
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AquaSoft Stages fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $178.80/yr |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Web app | No |
| Mobile app | No |
| 4K export | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Included cloud storage | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | aquasoft.net |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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