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HitFilm Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does HitFilm cost?
HitFilm offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/yr.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans3
Billing Cycleone-time
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
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HitFilm Free
Free
Billed one-time
- Drag-and-drop editing
- Professional VFX suite
- Motion tracking
- Green screen compositing
- Over 100 hours of tutorials
HitFilm Creator
$99/yr
Billed one-time
- All free features
- Advanced VFX add-ons
- Premium effects library
- Enhanced compositing tools
HitFilm Pro
$349/yr
Billed one-time
- All Creator features
- Professional-grade VFX
- Advanced 3D compositing
- Premium particle effects
- Commercial license
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | HitFilm Free | HitFilm Creator | HitFilm Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop editing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Professional VFX suite | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Motion tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Green screen compositing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Over 100 hours of tutorials | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| All free features | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced VFX add-ons | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Premium effects library | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Enhanced compositing tools | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| All Creator features | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional-grade VFX | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced 3D compositing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Premium particle effects | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commercial license | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated one-time costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | HitFilm Creator | HitFilm Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $495/yr | $1,745/yr |
| 10 users | $990/yr | $3,490/yr |
| 25 users | $2,475/yr | $8,725/yr |
| 50 users | $4,950/yr | $17,450/yr |
Is HitFilm Worth It?
4.2/5 from 850 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $99/yr (HitFilm Creator) to $349/yr (HitFilm Pro). Most users pick the HitFilm Free plan.
Best for: Aspiring indie filmmakers needing VFX on a budget, YouTubers and content creators making dynamic social media videos, Beginners learning professional editing through tutorials. Keep in mind: steep learning curve for advanced vfx features.
HitFilm Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free with no watermarks and professional-grade features
- Balances beginner accessibility with pro-level power
- Hundreds of built-in effects and presets for cinematic flair
- Extensive tutorials with over 100 hours of learning content
- Drag-and-drop workflow with clean timeline interface
- Strong community support via Discord and YouTube resources
- High-quality output suitable for YouTube and filmmaking
Cons
- Steep learning curve for advanced VFX features
- Cluttered home screen interface
- High hardware demands, struggles on weak computers
- Some advanced features locked behind paid add-ons
- Service uncertainty due to FXhome sunsetting
Frequently Asked Questions
HitFilm offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/yr, billed one-time. There are 3 plans total.
Yes, HitFilm offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is HitFilm Creator at $99/yr.
With a 4.2/5 rating from 850 reviews, HitFilm is well-regarded. Best for: Aspiring indie filmmakers needing VFX on a budget, YouTubers and content creators making dynamic social media videos, Beginners learning professional editing through tutorials.
HitFilm bills one-time. The pricing model is freemium.
HitFilm offers 3 plans: HitFilm Free, HitFilm Creator, HitFilm Pro.