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Apple licensing changes for Final Cut Pro, Logic, Compressor, etc.

Apple licensing changes for Final Cut Pro, Logic, Compressor, etc.

Starting in 2026, Apple licensing has changed for Final Cut Pro, Logic, Compressor, etc.

 

  • FCP, Logic, Compressor, Motion & Mainstage can now only be purchased through Apple’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP) using school.apple.com

  • Existing applications are locked at the current version, and can’t upgrade to new versions without the new license scheme.

  • VPP credits for use with Apple School Manager (ASM) must be purchased through CDW-G - contact Mac team for details.

  • New licenses need to be purchased in blocks of 20-licenses (or more, but at least 20 licenses per purchase) in order to recieve a 50% discount.

  • Mac team can see license usage in terms of raw count (“10 in use / 5 remaining”) in School Manager and can identify which devices have the license in Izzy.

  • Licenses are automatically reclaimed when the Mac is retired.

  • The new licenses can be partitioned off in Izzy so that existing devices are not auto-updated to the new version.

  • VPP licensed apps (Logic) can co-exist with personally purchased apps (Compressor).

 

Pricing as of April 2026:
Logic: $199.99 or $99.99 if you buy 20 or more at the same time

FCP: $299.99 or $149.99 (20+)

Motion: 49.99 or 24.99 (20+)

Compressor: 49.99 or 24.99 (20 +)

MainStage: 29.99 or 14.99 (20+)


Please note: Note that the volume discount is only based on the number you are buying in that transaction - previous purchases do not count

See this KB on how to Purchase Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) Credit