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DaVinci Resolve alternatives · Screen Recording

Open-source alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is not described as open source on its own site. 9 of the 84 other screen recording and video tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Paid plans start at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295). All of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from DaVinci Resolve

  1. HandBrake

    Free open-source video converter for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • HandBrake is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    HandBrake vs DaVinci ResolveHandBrake pricing and details

  2. Kdenlive

    Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community

    • Kdenlive is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Kdenlive vs DaVinci ResolveKdenlive pricing and details

  3. OpenShot

    Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows

    • OpenShot is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    OpenShot vs DaVinci ResolveOpenShot pricing and details

  4. Shotcut

    Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Shotcut is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Shotcut vs DaVinci ResolveShotcut pricing and details

  5. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cap pricing and details

  6. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

  7. Screenity

    Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor

    • Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only Screenity lists a web app.
    • Only Screenity lists a browser extension.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    Screenity pricing and details

  8. ScreenToGif

    Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs

    • ScreenToGif is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • ScreenToGif is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ScreenToGif pricing and details

  9. Recordly

    Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects

    • Recordly is free. DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295).
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Recordly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. HandBrake, Kdenlive, OpenShot, Shotcut, Cap, OBS Studio, Screenity, ScreenToGif and 1 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is DaVinci Resolve open source?

DaVinci Resolve is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 2, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to DaVinci Resolve: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.