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
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
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
20 sourced facts
17 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
6d ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
6d ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
Shotcut
VEGAS
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
up to one month before the end of the contract period
Commitment
—
✓
annual commitment for monthly prices
Price escalation
—
—
Can downgrade
—
—
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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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 |
Contract Terms
| Term | Shotcut | VEGAS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | up to one month before the end of the contract period |
| Minimum commitment | — | annual commitment for monthly prices |