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Paid plans start at $38.50/mo. There's also a free plan.
Foundry’s listed entry price is $38.50 per month, but that is Nuke Render, billed annually at $462—not the core compositor. Nuke costs $319.92 per month equivalent ($3,839/year), and monthly billing prices are not published. Nuke Non-Commercial is free; Indie costs $499/year and has revenue and output caps. Nuke, NukeX and Nuke Studio list 30-day trials. Seat and usage limits are not published, so check those before budgeting.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke | $319.92 | — | Compositors needing core Nuke tools |
| NukeX | $434.92 | — | Compositors needing extended Nuke tools |
| Nuke Studio | $531.58 | — | Teams combining compositing and editorial |
| Nuke Render | $38.50 | — | Rendering on external render farms |
| Nuke Indie | $41.58 | — | Solo artists under the revenue limit |
| Nuke Non-Commercial | $0 | — | Personal learning and non-commercial projects |
Add-ons and overages
- SmartRoto: $499–$599/year per license for Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio and Nuke Indie
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Annual billing only
Listed prices are annual totals shown as monthly equivalents. Monthly prices are not published.
Unpublished seat limits
Seat and usage limits are not published for Nuke. Confirm the terms before estimating team costs.
SmartRoto add-on
SmartRoto costs $499–$599/year per license for Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio and Nuke Indie.
Nuke Stage pricing
Nuke Stage is described as a virtual production tool, but its price and plan inclusion are not published on the vendor's site.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Compositors needing core tools | Nuke | The core option costs $3,839/year, billed annually; seat and usage limits are not published. |
| Compositors needing extended tools | NukeX | Costs $5,219/year and includes 2 Nuke Render licenses. |
| Solo artists under the cap | Nuke Indie | Costs $499/year for users under $100,000 annual revenue, with output capped at 4K. |
04Is Nuke worth the money?
Nuke is a serious compositing suite, but the core price is steep: Nuke costs $3,839/year before any SmartRoto add-on. The annual equivalents make prices easy to compare, but monthly billing is not published, and seat and usage limits are unclear. Indie is less expensive, but its revenue and 4K output caps narrow who can use it. The free Non-Commercial tier suits learning, not commercial work. Budget for Nuke when its compositing or review tools match your production needs, and confirm limits before committing.
Nuke pricing FAQ
How much does Nuke cost?
Nuke costs $3,839/year, shown as $319.92 per month when billed annually. NukeX is $5,219/year and Nuke Studio is $6,379/year. The lowest paid listed option is Nuke Render at $462/year, or $38.50 per month equivalent. Monthly billing prices are not published.
Does Nuke have a free trial?
Nuke, NukeX and Nuke Studio list a 30-day free trial. Nuke Render has a free trial, but its duration is not published. Nuke Indie has no free trial. Nuke Non-Commercial is a permanent free tier, not a commercial trial.
What does Nuke Non-Commercial include?
Nuke Non-Commercial is free for personal learning and non-commercial projects. Output is capped at 1920×1080, activation is limited to 2 devices, third-party plugin support is unavailable, and Python scripting is limited. It is not listed for commercial projects.
Can I use Nuke Indie commercially?
Nuke Indie is listed for solo artists with revenue under $100,000 per year. It costs $499/year, allows 1 license per user or organization, and caps output at 4K. Foundry lists no free trial for Indie; check eligibility and license terms before purchasing.