iMovie costs nothing, but the same isn't true for Final Cut Pro. To use the latter, you can either pay a one-time fee of $299.99 or subscribe to Apple Creator Studio ($12.99 per month or $129 per year ...

After extensive testing, I put the two top video editing apps head-to-head—covering effects, media support, rendering speed, value, and more—to see which one truly comes out on top.