Starts atFrom $22.99/mo
- No free option listed
Head-to-head
Filmora vs Premiere Pro: which editor for creators?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium (watermark); Advanced US$59.99/yr
- Free option listed
- Watermark on free exports
Wondershare Filmora Advanced is $59.99 a year with 1,000 AI credits a month. Its free version adds a watermark. Adobe Premiere Pro is $22.99/month on an annual plan (about $276 a year), with a 7-day trial and no free version. Filmora is cheaper and easier. Premiere Pro is the pro standard with more depth.
Quick verdict
- Choose Adobe Premiere Pro if you want industry-standard editing and may work with other editors or clients.
- Choose Wondershare Filmora if you want a cheaper editor with AI tools and templates.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Adobe Premiere Pro | Wondershare Filmora |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | No. 7-day free trial | Free version with watermark |
| Price | $22.99/month, annual plan billed monthly | Advanced: $59.99/year |
| Other plans | Creative Cloud Pro: $69.99/month | Basic and perpetual also sold |
| AI credits | Not on the plans page | Advanced: 1,000 Filmora AI credits a month |
| Watermark | None mentioned | Free: yes. Paid: none |
| Best for | Pro and client work | Solo creators on a budget |
Yearly cost
Premiere Pro is about $276 a year at $22.99/month. Filmora Advanced is $59.99 a year. The saving is real if you do not need pro workflows.
Which one for Shorts, TikTok and Reels?
- Vertical Shorts with auto reframe: Premiere Pro.
- Quick edits with templates and effects: Filmora.
- Free test: Filmora free, but exports have a watermark.
How to choose
- Try Filmora free to learn the editor.
- Take the Premiere 7-day trial on the same project.
- Compare yearly cost.
- Pick Premiere if you work with other editors.
Common questions
Is Filmora better than Premiere Pro?
Filmora is cheaper and simpler. Premiere Pro has more depth.
Does Filmora have a watermark?
The free version adds one. Paid plans do not.
Is Premiere Pro free?
No. There is a 7-day free trial.
Related: CapCut vs Premiere Pro, CapCut vs Filmora, desktop video editors.
Sources: adobe.com/products/premiere/plans.html, filmora.wondershare.com/shop/buy/buy-video-editor.html. Basic and perpetual prices did not load on the Filmora store page; Advanced is $59.99/year. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.