Adobe Premiere Pro
Classic
Timeline video editing
Cross-platform professional NLE with AI features, the main non-Apple alternative to FCP.
Multicam
Colour grading
Audio mixing
Paid · from $22.99/mo
Final Cut Pro
Classic
Apple's professional video editor
4.5
Paid · from $299 one-off
Best for Mac video editorsOverview
Final Cut Pro is a fast magnetic-timeline editor optimised for Apple silicon with a one-off purchase. Transcription and social repurposing need extra tools.
Key features
- Magnetic timeline
- Colour grading
- Motion tracking
- Multicam
Pros
- Very fast on Mac
- One-off price
- Pro colour tools
Cons
- macOS only
- No AI repurposing
Final Cut Pro screenshot
Captured from the official website
Final Cut Pro replaces
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