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5 Cheapest Video Editing Software of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best video editing software ranking, Wondershare Filmora has the lowest verified paid starting price at $4.17 per month, billed yearly. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Wondershare Filmora

   Beginners on a budget who want a perpetual option

   Free version with watermark; Basic $49.99 per year; Perpetual $79.99 one-time (sale prices on our check date)

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $4.17

   Score 8.5

2. 02

   CyberLink PowerDirector

   Windows users who want a low monthly price or a lifetime license

   Free Essential version; PowerDirector 365 from $6.67 per month as listed ($5.83 in a 15% off sale ending November 15)

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Starts at

   $6.67

   Score 8.4

3. 03

   Final Cut Pro

   Mac editors who want to choose between owning and subscribing

   $12.99 per month or $129 per year via Apple Creator Studio; one-time purchase $299.99

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $12.99

   Score 8.6

4. 04

   LumaFusion

   Editors who cut on an iPad and want to pay once

   $29.99 one-time on the App Store; optional in-app purchases and Creator Pass subscription

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $29.99

   Score 8.4

5. 05

   DaVinci Resolve

   Editors who want pro tools and refuse a subscription

   Free version; DaVinci Resolve Studio $236 one-time (shown as down from $295 on our check date)

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $236

   Score 8.9

Scores and prices come from our Best Video Editing Software ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com