Here is a comparison of Studio 15 and Avid Studio
| Pinnacle Studio HD | Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate | Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection | Avid Studio | |
| Windows 7 certified | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Archive/Restore tool | ' | ' | ' | |
| Import video/photo from file-based camcorder, digital camera, discs, phone | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Stop-motion capture | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Automatic editing (SmartMovie) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Rotate videos/photos | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Template-based multi-track compositing (Montage) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Integrated Avid Media Composer image stabilizer | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Export as video file, Flash, 3GP, on tape or burn DVDs with menu | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Extended Export: YouTube HD/AVCHD Lite/MKV/QuickTime HD | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Dolby Digital 5.1 Encoding/Decoding | - | / - | / - | / |
| Blu-ray authoring with motion menus | ' | ' | ' | |
| Motion Titler | ' | ' | ' | |
| Powerful media management library for videos, photos, and audio | ' | |||
| Correct and enhance Library media | ' | |||
| Unlimited timeline tracks | ' | |||
| Class on Demand training videos | ' | |||
| Additional Content and Extras | ||||
| Includes Hollywood FX v.13 (value $180) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
| Includes Premium Pack v.1 (value $50) | ' | |||
| Includes Premium Pack v.2 (value $60) | ' | ' | ' | |
| Includes Creative Pack v.1 (value $80) |
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| Includes RTFX v.2 (value $100) |
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| Includes Scorefitter v.1 (value $30) |
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| Includes Scorefitter v.2 (value $30) |
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| Includes Knoll Light Factory and ToonIt plug-ins from RedGiant (value $800+) |
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| Includes 3D Stroke, Shine, Particular, and Magic Bullet Looks plug-ins from RedGiant (value $1800+) |
' | (Enhanced versions of these plug-ins) |
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| 5' x 6' green screen sheet | ' | ' |