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At a Glance
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Star Rating
(104)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VEGAS Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that VEGAS Pro excels in audio mixing capabilities, offering advanced features like the "Audio Mixer" which allows for detailed control over sound levels and effects, while Pinnacle Studio's audio mixing is considered more basic, lacking some of the depth that professionals might seek.
  • Reviewers mention that VEGAS Pro's time mapping feature is highly praised for its flexibility and precision, enabling users to create complex edits with ease, whereas Pinnacle Studio's time mapping is seen as less intuitive, making it harder for users to achieve the same level of control.
  • G2 users highlight that VEGAS Pro offers superior text animation options, with features like "Motion Tracking" that allow for dynamic text effects, while Pinnacle Studio's text animation tools are viewed as more limited and less versatile.
  • Users on G2 appreciate VEGAS Pro's extensive format compatibility, supporting a wide range of video formats which is crucial for professional editing, while Pinnacle Studio has been noted to have some limitations in this area, potentially causing issues for users working with less common formats.
  • Reviewers say that the ease of setup for Pinnacle Studio is a strong point, with many users finding it straightforward to install and start using, while VEGAS Pro, although powerful, can have a steeper learning curve that may deter beginners.
  • Users report that the quality of support for Pinnacle Studio is generally better, with more responsive customer service and helpful resources, while VEGAS Pro's support has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing frustration over response times and the availability of assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pinnacle Studio
No pricing available
VEGAS Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Pinnacle Studio
No trial information available
VEGAS Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
9
8.7
92
Ease of Use
9.0
10
8.6
93
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.2
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
10
Quality of Support
7.8
9
7.4
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.8
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
10
6.5
93
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Pinnacle Studio and VEGAS Pro are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio has no unique categories
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Religious Institutions
9.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.1%
Photography
9.1%
Other
36.4%
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Entertainment
10.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Internet
8.7%
Computer Software
8.7%
Media Production
7.8%
Other
54.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VD
Véronique D.
Verified User in Internet

Pinnacle Studio is truly a quality and professional software; it allows you to create videos, modify them, and even cut them. It is perfectly compatible with Windows. After purchasing the license, everything is good.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Josh M.
JM
Josh M.
Verified User

It crashes so much it makes it unusable! I started with Pinnacle Studio 17 a number of years ago, and it crashed a lot. I used their trick to set the priority in Windows to "High" and it performed better. Then I upgraded to Pinnacle Studio 18 when it was...

VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Siddartha L.
SL
Siddartha L.
Verified User in Higher Education

The best feature is it is fast in processing speed and supports editing upto 2k, 4k and also sterioscopic 3D. Sampling videos or audios and merging with good effects is the best part where there are many pre installed video effects in sony vegas pro....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Victor H.
VH
Victor H.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

I couldn't get the Preview Screen to stop going to a black screen despite multiple attempts at fixes from forums and YouTube. Quite frankly, if you're a busy person and do not have time to waste days on issues that should have been fixed in many previous...

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Discussions
Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Pinnacle Studio has no discussions with answers
VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro Discussions
Why does this software crash frequently?
2 comments
BRUUH G.
BG
Maybe you've downloaded a plug-in from an unreliable sourceRead more
Why you guys don t work on making sony vegas lighter ??
1 comment
Joseph B.
JB
I would recommend you contact the new owners of the Vegas editing package and their name is Magix and you can find them at Magix.com. Based on what I have...Read more
What can Vegas Pro do?
1 comment
Verified User
G2
The text is in English and does not require translation.Read more