Systems0 of 10
Price and licence16 of 30
Output9 of 16
Editing tools31 of 44
video editor · Corel
Corel VideoStudio
Windows-only consumer video editor sold as Pro and Ultimate editions, with multicam, motion tracking and 50 video tracks.
In short
- VideoStudio Pro 2023 lists at $79.99 and Ultimate 2023 at $99.99 in the vendor's US price data2.
- The Photo Video Bundle is described as buy once and yours in perpetuity, with no subscription5.
- Windows 11, 10 and 8 (64-bit) only3; the trial is 30 days and the program cannot launch afterwards6.
- Pro edits with up to 4 cameras and Ultimate with up to 6; both list 50 video and 8 audio tracks4,3.
- Ultimate adds advanced stabilization (proDAD Mercalli SE) and colour grading with video scopes3,9.
VideoStudio suits Windows users who prefer paying once and want multicam, motion tracking and speech-to-text in a consumer editor3,4,5. Pro lists at $79.992. The catch: there is no free version, only a 30-day trial, and the vendor's pages list no Mac or web editor and no 10-bit or HDR support3,6.
Best for: Windows users who want a one-time purchase with multicam and tracking tools.
Where the points come from
Systems 0 of 10 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Other systems | NoneSystem requirements list Windows 11, 10 and 8 (64-bit) only; no other system is listed3. | 0 / 10 |
Price and licence 16 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | NoOnly a 30-day trial is offered, and the program cannot launch after it expires6. | 0 / 8 |
| One-time licence | YesThe Photo Video Bundle page says you buy it once and it is yours in perpetuity; the standalone pages do not repeat this5. | 6 / 6 |
| Cheapest paid plan | $2.22/moPro 2023 lists at $79.99, one-time; spread over 36 months2. | 10 / 12 |
| Open-source apps | Not publishedNo source repository or open-source licence appears on the vendor's pages read3. | 0 / 4 |
Output 9 of 16 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4K export | YesA vendor guide says VideoStudio can edit and export videos at resolutions up to 4K8. | 4 / 4 |
| 8K export | Not publishedThe product page documents 8K video decode for import and editing only; no 8K export is stated3. | 0 / 3 |
| 10-bit and HDR | Not publishedNot published on the product pages; the only bit depth mentioned is 8-bit ProRes proxies3,4. | 0 / 4 |
| GPU-accelerated export | YesLists Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA CUDA and NVIDIA, Intel and AMD DirectX video acceleration; Intel Arc AV1 encode acceleration3. | 5 / 5 |
Editing tools 31 of 44 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-camera editing | YesMulti-camera editing with 4 cameras in Pro and 6 in Ultimate4. | 6 / 6 |
| Colour grading with scopes | Not publishedUltimate colour grading mentions a variety of video scopes but does not name a waveform or vectorscope3. | 0 / 6 |
| Automatic captions | YesA Speech to Text converter creates subtitles from the speech in a video; it is part of the editor4. | 5 / 5 |
| Motion tracking | YesMotion Tracking tools follow an object so text or graphics move with it3. | 4 / 4 |
| Multitrack audio and noise reduction | Yes8 audio tracks4; built-in audio filters help reduce background noise7. | 4 / 4 |
| Proxy editing | YesSmart Proxy editing uses lower-resolution copies; export uses the original files8. | 4 / 4 |
| Third-party plug-ins | Not publishedUltimate bundles NewBlue and proDAD effects; installing other developers' plug-ins is not documented on the pages read3. | 0 / 4 |
| Shared projects | Not publishedNot published on the product pages; they list online sharing and project packaging only3. | 0 / 3 |
| Green-screen keying | YesThe Pro page's comparison table lists Chroma key / Green screen4. | 4 / 4 |
| Video stabilisation | YesBasic stabilization in Pro and advanced in Ultimate4. | 4 / 4 |
The rule behind each line: how we score video editors.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoStudio Pro 20231 person | $79.99 one-time2 | – | Up to 4 cameras, basic stabilization |
| VideoStudio Ultimate 20231 person | $99.99 one-time2,3 | – | Up to 6 cameras, advanced stabilization, colour grading, premium effect plug-ins |
The vendor's price data also shows sale and promo-code prices that change; we count the list prices2. The vendor's home page sells the 2023 editions1.
Strengths
- Sold as a one-time purchase in the bundle, with no subscription5.
- Multi-camera editing with 4 cameras in Pro and 6 in Ultimate4.
- 50 video tracks and 8 audio tracks on the timeline4.
- Smart Proxy editing makes lower-resolution copies and exports from the originals8.
- NVIDIA, Intel and AMD DirectX video acceleration are listed3.
Limits
- Windows only; the system requirements list Windows 11, 10 and 83.
- There is no free version, only a 30-day trial that stops launching afterwards6.
- Advanced stabilization and colour grading with scopes are Ultimate only3,9.
- 8K is documented as import and decode, with no 8K export stated3.
- The pages list no 10-bit or HDR support3.
Other video editors
- 1DaVinci ResolvePeople who want one editor for cutting, colour grading and sound without a subscription87/100$8.19/mocheapest paid plan
- 2
ShotcutPeople who want a free editor with no paid tier79/100$0cheapest paid plan - 3
Wondershare FilmoraHome creators who want a one-time purchase with colour scopes, proxies and plug-in support75/100$2.22/mocheapest paid plan - 4
KdenlivePeople who want free multicam and proxy editing on Windows, macOS or Linux73/100$0cheapest paid plan
Sources
- Corel VideoStudio, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- VideoStudio price data, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- VideoStudio Ultimate, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- VideoStudio Pro, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Photo Video Bundle, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- VideoStudio free trials, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How to remove background noise from video, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How to edit 4K videos, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How to stabilize video footage, Corel. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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