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Apple Motion vs VSDC Free Video Editor

Both stand on motion tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Apple Motion

Free trial Mac

Apple Motion combines motion-graphics creation, built-in content, effects, and Final Cut Pro integration in a Mac application. Its paid model and macOS requirements matter for anyone considering it.

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Choose VSDC if you want a Windows editor with high-resolution support and free exports without a watermark or duration limit. Consider Pro if you need its advanced editing features; projects that use those features require Pro to export.

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The facts

	Apple Motion	VSDC Free Video Editor
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Mac	iPhone, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Apple Creator Studio: $12.99 a month	VSDC Pro: $19.99 a year
Plans published	2	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apple.com	videosoftdev.com
On motion tracking software	#23 of 40	#19 of 40

Apple Motion: what it does well

Supports 2D, 3D, and 360° compositions
Includes over 1,900 royalty-free graphics
Offers more than 200 filters and effects
Publishes titles and effects to Final Cut Pro
Includes keying, rotoscoping, and simulation tools

What to know first

Mac-only application
No free plan
Requires macOS 15.6 or later
Starts at $49.99 a month

VSDC Free Video Editor: what it does well

Free editor exports without a watermark.
Supports up to 8K video at up to 120 frames per second.
More than 200 built-in video effects, filters, and color tools.
Includes multicamera synchronization and subtitle editing.
Direct YouTube uploads and export profiles for five services.

What to know first

Projects using Pro features cannot be exported without Pro.
There is no web app.
Team collaboration is not supported.
The current version does not run on Windows earlier than Windows XP SP3.

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