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Paid plans start at $21.67/mo. There's also a free plan.
Avid Media Composer starts at $0 with Media Composer | First; paid plans start at $21.67 per month when billed annually for Standard, according to the published pricing snapshot. The headline hides meaningful trade-offs: First caps you at four video and eight audio tracks, Standard’s listed annual price differs from its promotional price, and Ultimate’s annual and commitment-monthly figures do not line up. Budget for add-ons too: Symphony for Standard costs extra. The right tier depends on track needs, collaboration and deployment.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Composer | First | $0 | $0 | Free, single-user editing |
| Media Composer Standard | $21.67 | — | Individual editors |
| Media Composer | Ultimate | $45 | $74.99 | Advanced and team workflows |
| Media Composer Enterprise | $75 | — | Organizations needing managed deployment |
Add-ons and overages
- Symphony Option for Standard: $24.99/month billed monthly, $19.99/month with an annual commitment, or $199.99/year upfront
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
First has strict track caps
The free plan includes four video tracks and eight audio tracks, compared with 99 of each on the paid plans listed.
Standard promo pricing
Standard is listed at $259.99 annually, with a $208 promotional price. The snapshot does not say how long that promotion lasts.
Ultimate billing mismatch
Ultimate is listed at $45/month annually, but the billing note says $49.99/month with a one-year commitment paid monthly. Confirm the checkout price.
Symphony costs extra
The Symphony Option for Standard is $24.99 monthly, $19.99/month with an annual commitment, or $199.99 upfront for a year.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Free, single-user editing | Media Composer | First | It costs $0, but limits projects to four video tracks, eight audio tracks and exports up to 1080p at 59.94 fps. |
| Individual editors | Media Composer Standard | It includes 99 video and audio tracks and a 30-day trial; check whether the $208 promotion applies before budgeting. |
| Advanced or team workflows | Media Composer | Ultimate | It adds PhraseFind AI, ScriptSync AI, Symphony and NewsCutter options, but verify which billing figure applies. |
04Is Avid Media Composer worth the money?
Media Composer has a useful free entry point, but the four-video-track limit makes it a constrained option for larger edits. Standard is the lowest listed paid tier at $21.67 per month billed annually; Ultimate adds advanced options at a substantially higher price, while Enterprise is aimed at managed deployment. The published pricing does not establish how Avid compares with other editors, so weigh its workflow fit against your budget—and confirm the conflicting Ultimate billing figures before committing.
Avid Media Composer pricing FAQ
What are the different versions of Avid Media Composer?
The listed versions are Media Composer | First, Media Composer Standard, Media Composer | Ultimate and Media Composer Enterprise. First is free with track and export limits. Standard targets individual editors; Ultimate adds advanced workflow options; Enterprise lists role management and virtual machine deployment.
Is Avid Pro Tools a subscription?
The pricing information available here covers Media Composer, not Pro Tools. It does not establish whether Pro Tools is sold as a subscription or list its price. Check Pro Tools’ current pricing page before comparing its payment terms with Media Composer.
Is Avid or DaVinci better?
The published information describes Media Composer but does not include DaVinci Resolve features or prices, so it cannot support a direct winner. Compare the workflows and plan costs you need, including Media Composer’s track limits, collaboration features and available color tools, against DaVinci’s current published details.
How much is Avid editing?
Media Composer | First is free. Standard is listed at $21.67 per month billed annually, with an annual price of $259.99 and a $208 promotional price. Ultimate is listed at $74.99 month-to-month, with other commitment and annual figures that should be confirmed.