Vegas Pro
Windows video editor with a fast, flexible timeline, now owned by Boris FX.
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About Vegas Pro
Vegas Pro is a long-running Windows editor, originally from Sonic Foundry and later Sony and MAGIX, and now part of Boris FX. It has a loyal following among YouTubers and independent editors for its fast, drag-anywhere timeline, strong audio editing heritage and relatively light hardware demands. Current versions add colour grading panels, HDR, motion tracking, and AI features such as automatic reframing from widescreen to vertical, AI masking, and speech-to-text, alongside Boris FX effects. It only runs on Windows. Vegas Pro is sold by subscription or licence through Boris FX, with a free trial that unlocks all features, and a licence can be used on two computers by signing in rather than entering activation keys. Changes of ownership have meant uneven development over the years, and its plugin and tutorial ecosystem is smaller than Premiere's. For Windows editors who like its workflow, it remains a capable alternative.
Best for: Windows editors who like a fast, flexible timeline and strong audio tools.
Pros and cons
What works
- Fast, flexible timeline editing
- Strong audio tools and Boris FX effects
- Licence works on two computers
Why people leave
- Windows only
- Development has been uneven through ownership changes
- Smaller plugin and tutorial ecosystem than Premiere
Top Vegas Pro alternatives
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DaVinci Resolve66.5Free, cross-platform and stronger for colour and effects.
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Adobe Premiere62.6Industry standard with a much larger plugin and tutorial ecosystem.
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CyberLink PowerDirector59.6Cheaper Windows editor with lots of AI tools and templates.
- 4WoWondershare Filmora57.2
Easier, cheaper editor with a perpetual licence option.
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Kdenlive55.3Free open-source editor that also runs on Windows.
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Vegas Pro: common questions
Is Vegas Pro free?
No, Vegas Pro is a paid product.
Is Vegas Pro open source?
No, Vegas Pro is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Kdenlive.
What platforms does Vegas Pro run on?
Vegas Pro is available for Windows.
What are the best alternatives to Vegas Pro?
The highest-ranked Vegas Pro alternatives right now are DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere and CyberLink PowerDirector. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.