Avid Media Composer pricing
Avid Media Composer is a paid product. Ultimate plan: $539.99 a year. Free plan: Yes, Media Composer First.
PaidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
Avid Media Composer plans and prices
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Avid Media Composer pricing facts
3 of 3 verified- Ultimate plan
- $539.99 a year
- Checked Nov 1, 2026avid.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Ultimate $ 539.99 $ 539.99 USD /year”
- Enterprise plan
- $899.99 a year
- Checked Nov 1, 2026avid.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Enterprise $ 899.99 $ 899.99 USD /year”
- Free plan
- Yes, Media Composer First
- Checked Nov 1, 2026avid.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Additional offerings Media Composer First Ideal for new or casual editors curious about Avid. Free to use forever.”
Avid Media Composer alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Final Cut Pro | Paid | $299.99 one-time (App Store) | No |
 DaVinci Resolve | Free plan + paid | $295 one-time for Studio (on sale for $236) | Yes |
 Lightworks | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, 1080p export |
 Adobe Premiere | Paid | — | No |
 Kdenlive | Open source | — | — |
 Vegas Pro | Paid | — | No |
Avid Media Composer pricing: common questions
Is Avid Media Composer free?
Avid Media Composer has a free plan: Yes, Media Composer First. Paid plans add more.
How much does Avid Media Composer cost?
Ultimate plan: $539.99 a year, according to avid.com (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Avid Media Composer?
Free or freemium alternatives include DaVinci Resolve, Lightworks and Kdenlive. Open-source options: Kdenlive.