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DaVinci Resolve alternatives

DaVinci Resolve compared with 5 alternatives: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Wondershare Filmora, CapCut and iMovie.

DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Paid plans start at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DaVinci ResolveThis toolFree plan · from $94.99YesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
Adobe PremiereFree plan · from $22.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Final Cut ProFree trial · from $12.99/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
Wondershare FilmoraFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
CapCutFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
iMovieFreeFreemacOS, iOS

How each one differs from DaVinci Resolve

  1. Adobe Premiere

    Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app

    • Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license.
    • Only Adobe Premiere lists an Android app.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Adobe Premiere also covers transcription and templates.

    Suits: Professional editors who also use other Creative Cloud apps

    Adobe Premiere vs DaVinci ResolveAdobe Premiere pricing and details

  2. Final Cut Pro

    Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad

    • Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license.
    • DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Final Cut Pro also covers transcription.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Mac-based editors who want an editor tuned for Apple silicon

    Final Cut Pro vs DaVinci ResolveFinal Cut Pro pricing and details

  3. Wondershare Filmora

    Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

    • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license.
    • Only Wondershare Filmora lists an Android app.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
    • Wondershare Filmora also covers transcription, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Hobbyists and YouTube creators who want a desktop editor with built-in templates

    Wondershare Filmora vs DaVinci ResolveWondershare Filmora pricing and details

  4. CapCut

    Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools

    • CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license.
    • Only CapCut lists an Android app.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Short-form video for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

    CapCut vs DaVinci ResolveCapCut pricing and details

  5. iMovie

    Apple's free video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • iMovie is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • iMovie also covers templates.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: First-time editors who already own an iPhone, iPad or Mac

    iMovie vs DaVinci ResolveiMovie pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in DaVinci Resolve

  • The free version stops at 8-bit formats, 60fps and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160; 10-bit video, 120fps and higher resolutions need Studio.
  • The DaVinci AI Neural Engine tools, temporal and AI spatial noise reduction and text-based editing are in Studio only.
  • The App Store version is for iPad, where Studio is a $94.99 in-app purchase; no browser version is listed.
  • Rental licenses for Studio are described for companies using Blackmagic Cloud Organizations; individuals buy a license.
DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to DaVinci Resolve?

The alternatives to DaVinci Resolve in this directory are Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Wondershare Filmora, CapCut and iMovie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DaVinci Resolve.

Is there a free alternative to DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. iMovie is free to use. Adobe Premiere, Wondershare Filmora and CapCut have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which DaVinci Resolve alternatives work on Android?

The DaVinci Resolve listing does not include an Android app. Adobe Premiere, Wondershare Filmora and CapCut list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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