Motion vs Final Cut Pro: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Motion
Apple Creator Studio plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
Final Cut Pro
Apple Creator Studio (yearly) plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
| 10 people | Motion | Final Cut Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Apple Creator Studio | Apple Creator Studio (yearly) |
| Vendor price | $129 per year | $129 per year |
| Monthly cost | $10.75 | $10.75 |
| Annual cost | $129 | $129 |
| Per user / year | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Motion vs Final Cut Pro: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Motion
- 2D, 3D and 360° titlesDesign titles, transitions and effects in 2D, 3D and 360° in real time.
- Magnetic MaskIsolate people and objects from the background instantly.
- Timeline and keyframe editorBuild motion graphics with layers, a full timeline and a keyframe editor.
- Final Cut Pro publishingSave titles, transitions and effects to Final Cut Pro and return to Motion to edit.
- Smart Motion TemplatesDesign templates that include USDZ 3D models.
- Behavior presetsAdd natural motion with presets such as Gravity, Throw and Vortex.
- GeneratorsBuild custom animated backgrounds that can be styled or applied to 3D text.
- Real-time playbackMetal architecture lets Motion play back projects in real time.
Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion ·
Final Cut Pro
- Magnetic MaskSeparates people and objects from the background without a green screen.
- Multicam with iPhone/iPadConnects up to four iPhone or iPad devices and syncs their footage.
- Text animation presetsMore than 100 text animation presets such as Type On and Text-on-a-Path.
- Keying filterDrag-and-drop Keying filter for chroma key.
- Voice IsolationRemoves background noise and improves speech clarity.
- Image stabilizationSmooths shaky footage.
- Visual SearchFinds objects and actions in footage by typing a description.
- Editing on iPadFrame-accurate editing with touch on iPad.
Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro ·
Motion vs Final Cut Pro pricing questions
How much do Motion and Final Cut Pro cost?
Motion paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio). Final Cut Pro paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio (monthly)).
Is Motion or Final Cut Pro cheaper for 5 users?
They cost the same for 5 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is Motion or Final Cut Pro cheaper for 10 users?
They cost the same for 10 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is Motion or Final Cut Pro cheaper for 25 users?
They cost the same for 25 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.