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Shotcut vs VEGAS Pro

Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026

Shotcut uses custom pricing, while VEGAS Pro ranges from $19.99–$49.99/month.

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Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux with full
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VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro is a Windows-only professional video editor with both subscription ($19.
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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no public list price found
VEGAS Pro Post
$9.0K/yr
year 1 license · $30/seat
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 16 sourced facts
14 hidden-cost · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources 7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Hardware Requirements
    1 source
  • Storage
    1 source
  • Learning Curve
    1 source
  • Third-Party Plugins/Assets
    1 source
  • Internet Access
    1 source
4 documented
  • Learning Curve
    1 source
  • Third-Party Plugins
    1 source
  • Hardware Upgrades
    1 source
  • Stock Footage & Cloud Storage
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
2.8out of 5 (20)
G2
4.2out of 5 (42)
Watch out
Confusing and Outdated Interface
TrustRadius
9.4out of 5 (26)
G2
4.6out of 5 (156)
Watch out
Crashes and Instability
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Video Editing

Shotcut

Custom pricing
/month
1 plan · Free tier
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VS
Video Editing

VEGAS Pro

$19.99–$49.99
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Shotcut VEGAS Pro
Shotcut Free /month $19.99 /month
VEGAS Pro Post $29.99 /month
VEGAS Pro Suite $49.99 /month

What Users Say

Shotcut

G2
4.2out of 5 (42)
Trustpilot
2.8out of 5 (20)
Top complaints
  • Confusing and Outdated Interface
  • Performance and Stability Issues
  • Limited Transitions and Filters

VEGAS Pro

G2
4.6out of 5 (156)
TrustRadius
9.4out of 10 (26)
Top complaints
  • Crashes and Instability
  • Customer Support
  • Performance Issues

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Shotcut 14 hidden costs

high
Hardware Requirements
medium
Storage
medium
Learning Curve
low
Third-Party Plugins/Assets
low
Internet Access
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VEGAS Pro 4 hidden costs

medium
Learning Curve
high
Third-Party Plugins
high
Hardware Upgrades
medium
Stock Footage & Cloud Storage
See all VEGAS Pro hidden costs →

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