DaVinci Resolve vs MAGIX Video Pro X (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, DaVinci Resolve grades higher than MAGIX Video Pro X: 3.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
DaVinci Resolve grades higher on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app
MAGIX Video Pro X
Windows video editor with HDR color grading and audio tools
Which one is for you
Pick DaVinci Resolve if
- Fits if you want editing, color, effects and audio in one app
- Works for learning professional post-production tools without paying, on the free version
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you only trim clips for social media, as this is a full post-production suite with a learning curve
- Not for you if you shoot 10-bit video or 120fps and won't pay, since those need Studio
- Pricey if you only want magic mask or voice isolation, because the AI tools are in Studio at $236, a cut from $295 with no end date given
- Watch out: text-based editing and AI noise reduction are Studio only, and Studio on iPad is a separate $94.99
- Not for you if you want to edit on a phone or in a browser, as neither is offered
Pick MAGIX Video Pro X if
- Fits if you edit on Windows and want to pay once
- Works for people who care about colour grading and audio
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use a Mac, as the vendor lists Windows only
- Watch out: the sale prices have no end date, and list prices are $199.99 for Classic and $239.99 for Ultimate
- Watch out: Ultimate adds more AI credits and stock downloads, so some AI work draws on credits
- Watch out: plug-ins and add-ons can be activated on one device only
- Tight if you want a trial, as its length is not stated
How we grade them
| 3.4GPADaVinci ResolveVery good | 2.2GPAMAGIX Video Pro XFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BStudio is $236 for a license, shown as cut from $295 with no end date, which is just under two years of this category's $10 middle. It's paid once against rivals who rent at $22.99 a month, and plenty of people never need it. On iPad the upgrade is $94.99. | B$139.99 one-time for Classic on sale, $199.99 list, against about $168 for a year of the category's middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe free version does editing, colour, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio for 8-bit formats up to Ultra HD at 60fps, with HDR grading and multi-user collaboration included. Shoot on a phone or a consumer camera and you never meet a wall. | CA free trial is offered but its length is not shown. |
| Features | ATwo editing pages, node-based colour correction, a 3D compositor for effects and titles, and audio with up to 2,000 tracks, all in one program. No rival in this category puts a proper compositor and a full audio suite in the editor, and the whole team can work on one project at once. | BColour grading, offline AI voice-overs and subtitles, face recognition, audio editing and wide format support. |
| Ease of use | B4.54 from about 3,000 App Store ratings for the iPad app. The cut page is built for quick turnarounds, which helps, but colour and effects are node-based and that takes learning if simple editors are all you've used. | CNo store rating on record, and a full timeline editor has a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac, Windows and Linux plus a separate iPad app, and it trades projects with Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and Media Composer. No phone app and no browser version, so not the full set. | DWindows 11 or 10 only; no Mac, phone or web version. |
| Best for | serious editing and color work without a subscription | HDR grading and audio work on Windows |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: DaVinci Resolve and MAGIX Video Pro X. How we grade
Where they differ
- DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.
- MAGIX Video Pro X also covers text to speech.
At a glance
| DaVinci Resolve | MAGIX Video Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295) | $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time |
| Free plan | The free version works with nearly all 8-bit video formats at up to 60fps and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160, and includes multi-user collaboration and HDR grading. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | A free trial is offered on the product page; its length is not shown. |
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| Windows | ||
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| Made by | Blackmagic Design | MAGIX Software GmbH |
| Price read from | blackmagicdesign.com | magix.com |
| Checked | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
MAGIX Video Pro X
- Windows 11 or 10 only; the vendor lists no Mac version.
- The page shows sale prices with no end date; the list prices are $199.99 for Classic and $239.99 for Ultimate.
- Plug-ins and add-ons can only be activated on one device.
- Ultimate adds more AI credits and stock downloads, so some AI features draw on credits.
Key features
DaVinci Resolve
- Cut and edit pages
- Two editing workspaces: the cut page for fast turnarounds and multicam work, and the edit page with a traditional track layout, trimming tools and subtitles.
- Color page
- Node-based color correction with primary sliders, qualifiers, PowerWindows, trackers and HDR grading tools. HDR grading is in the free version.
- Fusion effects and motion graphics
- A node-based compositor in a 3D workspace for visual effects, animated 2D and 3D titles and particle systems.
- Fairlight audio
- Audio post-production with up to 2,000 tracks, ADR and Foley tools, and effects such as reverb, de-esser, hum remover and AI Voice Isolation.
- Multi-user collaboration
- Editors, colorists, effects artists and sound engineers can work on the same project at once, with projects hosted through Blackmagic Cloud.
- DaVinci AI Neural Engine
- Studio-only AI tools including magic mask, smart reframe, Super Scale upscaling, speed warp retiming and object removal.
MAGIX Video Pro X
- Color grading
- Adjust color, contrast and exposure with HDR tools, LUTs and curves, with 8K and HDR support.
- Offline AI voiceovers and subtitles
- New in X18: voiceovers and subtitles are generated on the local PC without using AI credits.
- AI face recognition
- Finds and groups matching faces across the media library to make people and shots easier to locate.
- Audio editing
- Adds more tools than Video deluxe for cleaning up and balancing audio and building complex mixes.
- Extended format support
- Works with a wider range of professional formats and codecs, and uses the GPU to speed up work.
Plans
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve$0
Editing, color, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio for 8-bit formats up to 60fps and Ultra HD, with multi-user collaboration and HDR grading.
DaVinci Resolve Studio for iPad$94.99
in-app purchase on iPad; billing period not shown
Upgrade inside the free iPad app that adds DaVinci AI Neural Engine tools such as magic mask, smart reframe and voice isolation.
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236
to buy a license; no subscription period is listed
Shown as Now $236, Was $295, with no end date. Adds the DaVinci AI Neural Engine, more Resolve FX, noise reduction, text-based editing and 10-bit up to 120fps.
MAGIX Video Pro X
Classic$139.99
one-time, new licence ($99.99 upgrade)
Video Pro X18. Shown as 30% off a $199.99 list price in a limited-time offer with no end date; upgrade shown at 50% off.
Ultimate$179.99
one-time, new licence ($149.99 upgrade)
Classic plus proDAD add-ons, Cinema LUTs, content packs and more AI credits. Shown as 25% off $239.99.
Ways to pay less
DaVinci Resolve
- Other savings
Studio key included with editing hardware
The DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor ($349, shown down from $435) and Editor Keyboard ($535, down from $669) both list a DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key under What's Included.
MAGIX Video Pro X
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, DaVinci Resolve or MAGIX Video Pro X?
As of Nov 13, 2026, DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295), and MAGIX Video Pro X starts at $139.99 for a new licence of Video Pro X18, one-time.
Which has a free plan, DaVinci Resolve or MAGIX Video Pro X?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. MAGIX Video Pro X does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do DaVinci Resolve and MAGIX Video Pro X run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps. Both list a Windows app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.