Why is Final Cut Pro so expensive?

So, I'm a youtuber and have been using iMovie for quite some time and thought it was time to move on to something better as iMovie isn't the best editor... So, as I went to go ask my parents if I could buy it, I looked at the price and had a mini heart attack. $500 for a editor? Thats insane! Sure there are editors like Final Cut Pro that are free but I heard those ones could give your computer a virus. So what I really need to know is - Why is it so expensive?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 9.1

Posted on Feb 5, 2016 9:20 PM

17 replies

Feb 10, 2016 8:40 PM in response to James Cude

Didn't it used to be a bit over $1000? I specifically remember being baffled that the options were "free" (iMovie) or "a grand" (FCP). My company sprang for what I'm using, but apparently it's only $299 now? When did that happen?

Feb 10, 2016 9:46 PM in response to iWood-MHP

iWood-MHP wrote:

Didn't it used to be a bit over $1000? …

don't confuse FC/pro with FCPX...

TCO comparison here:

http://www.fcp.co/fcp-forum/4-final-cut-pro-x-fcpx/24895-5-year-comparative-cost -of-owning-fcs-legacy-vs-fcpx#73194

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