VEGAS Pro
by VEGAS Pro
What VEGAS Pro is
VEGAS Pro is Windows desktop software for video editing, audio production, and visual effects, with 4K export. Its customizable timeline handles unlimited video and audio tracks, letting clips overlap for crossfades and transitions. Editing tools include advanced color grading, multicamera editing, and audio recording, editing, and mixing. Listed AI features provide speech-to-text subtitles, text-to-speech voiceovers, masking, style transfer, and video upscaling. The application supports third-party OFX video plugins, VST2 and VST3 audio plugins, hardware, and an application scripting API. Storyblocks footage, music, and sound effects are available within subscription plans. Plus adds Mocha Vegas, Particle Illusion, Sound Forge, and CrumplePop; Ultimate adds Continuum VFX, Mocha Pro, Optics, and CrumplePop SoundApp. A 15-day trial includes all features without requiring a credit card. Licenses cover up to two computers. Microsoft Windows 11, 16 GB RAM, and 1.5 GB free space are listed requirements.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need integrated video, audio, effects, color, and multicamera tools. Editors wanting plugin support, scripting, or bundled Storyblocks media may also find it suitable.
What it does well
- Unlimited video and audio timeline tracks
- 4K export supported
- AI subtitles, voiceovers, masking, and upscaling
- Advanced color and multicamera editing
- 15-day full-feature trial without credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Listed operating system is Windows 11
- Requires 16 GB RAM minimum
- Some plugins are limited to higher tiers
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vegas Pro | Core VEGAS Pro editing software · Storyblocks media library included with subscriptions | On request |
| Vegas Pro Plus | Includes VEGAS Pro · Mocha Vegas, Particle Illusion, Sound Forge, and CrumplePop | On request |
| Vegas Pro Ultimate | Includes VEGAS Pro Plus · Continuum, Mocha Pro, Optics, and CrumplePop SoundApp | On request |
| Vegas Pro Upgrade & Support Plan | Upgrade and support plan for VEGAS Pro | On request |
| Vegas Pro Plus Upgrade & Support Plan | Upgrade and support plan for VEGAS Pro Plus | On request |
| Vegas Pro Perpetual License | Perpetual VEGAS Pro license | On request |
| Vegas Pro Plus Perpetual License | Perpetual VEGAS Pro Plus license | On request |
As vegascreativesoftware.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
VEGAS Pro combines broad editing, audio, effects, and AI tools in a Windows application. Its trial allows evaluation, but users should check hardware requirements and which tier includes desired plugins.
Facts from VEGAS Pro's own pages
- AI privacy
- Boris FX says its AI filters run locally and do not upload footage, with optional Stability integrations in Particle Illusion and Silhouette requiring explicit activation and a separate account. · support.borisfx.com, 9 Oct 2026
- AI tools
- The product page lists speech-to-text subtitles, text-to-speech voiceovers, AI masking, style transfer, and video upscaling. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Audio tools
- The software includes audio editing, recording, and mixing tools in its editing environment. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Color and multicam
- VEGAS Pro includes advanced color grading and multicamera editing. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · blog.borisfx.com, 20 Sept 2026
- 4K export
- Yes · blog.borisfx.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · blog.borisfx.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA · vegascreativesoftware.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- It supports third-party OFX video plugins, VST2 and VST3 audio plugins, hardware, and an application scripting API. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A VEGAS Pro license can be used on up to two computers. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Media library
- Storyblocks footage, music, and sound effects are available inside VEGAS Pro, and the plan comparison marks the library as subscription-only. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Platform requirement
- The listed operating system is Microsoft Windows 11; minimum requirements include 16 GB RAM and 1.5 GB free space plus additional high-speed media storage. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VEGAS Pro provides tools for video editing, audio production, and visual effects. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page offers help through its team or website live chat, and directs users to sign in with a Boris FX account to start editing. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Tier limits
- Mocha Vegas, Particle Illusion, Sound Forge, and CrumplePop VST plugins are included in Plus and Ultimate, while the base tier does not include them. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Timeline editing
- Its customizable timeline supports unlimited video and audio tracks, with drag-and-drop clip overlap for crossfades and transitions. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 15-day trial with full access to all features and says no credit card is needed. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Ultimate tier
- Ultimate adds Continuum VFX plugins, Mocha Pro, CrumplePop SoundApp, and Optics to the Plus bundle. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 9 Oct 2026
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