Motion vs Pixelmator Pro: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Motion
Apple Creator Studio plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
Pixelmator Pro
Subscription (yearly) plan
$129
a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month
| 10 people | Motion | Pixelmator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Apple Creator Studio | Subscription (yearly) |
| Vendor price | $129 per year | $129 per year |
| Monthly cost | $10.75 | $10.75 |
| Annual cost | $129 | $129 |
| Per user / year | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Motion vs Pixelmator Pro: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Motion
- 2D, 3D and 360° titlesDesign titles, transitions and effects in 2D, 3D and 360° in real time.
- Magnetic MaskIsolate people and objects from the background instantly.
- Timeline and keyframe editorBuild motion graphics with layers, a full timeline and a keyframe editor.
- Final Cut Pro publishingSave titles, transitions and effects to Final Cut Pro and return to Motion to edit.
- Smart Motion TemplatesDesign templates that include USDZ 3D models.
- Behavior presetsAdd natural motion with presets such as Gravity, Throw and Vortex.
- GeneratorsBuild custom animated backgrounds that can be styled or applied to 3D text.
- Real-time playbackMetal architecture lets Motion play back projects in real time.
Source:apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion ·
Pixelmator Pro
- Stackable effectsCombine effects such as Blur, Distortion, Sharpen, Tile and Halftone.
- Super ResolutionAutomatically upscales image resolution while keeping it sharp.
- Subject maskingIsolate the subject or hide the background with an adjustable mask.
- DebandSmooths gradients and removes compression artifacts while keeping detail.
- Wide format supportOpens raster, vector, video and photo files, including 750+ RAW formats.
- RAW layersAdd RAW photos as layers and edit them without converting.
- Ready-made shapesAdd ready-to-use shapes and adjust their size, color and style.
- Apple Pencil supportNative Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity.
Source:apple.com/pixelmator-pro ·
Motion vs Pixelmator Pro pricing questions
How much do Motion and Pixelmator Pro cost?
Motion paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Apple Creator Studio). Pixelmator Pro paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Subscription (monthly)).
Is Motion or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 5 users?
They cost the same for 5 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is Motion or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 10 users?
They cost the same for 10 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.
Is Motion or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 25 users?
They cost the same for 25 users: $129 per year on their cheapest paid plans.