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# 

 DaVinci Resolve Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on July 20, 2026

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DaVinci Resolve

## What is DaVinci Resolve?

Video editing app that enables production through color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and post-production audio.

## What is DaVinci Resolve used for?

[Video Editing](https://www.capterra.com/video-editing-software/)

Recognitions

Shortlist

Overall rating

Based on 270 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

98%

Neutral

1%

Negative

0%

Starting price

$295

Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial  
not available

Includes Free Version

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### DaVinci Resolve

4.8 (270)

VS.

[### Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/)

[4.8 (1,135)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/reviews/)

Starting Price

$295

Flat Rate, One Time

Starting Price

$54.95

Per User, Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.0 (270)

Ease Of Use

4.8 (1,135)

Value For Money

4.8 (229)

Value For Money

4.4 (993)

Customer Service

4.3 (166)

Customer Service

4.6 (943)

## DaVinci Resolve alternatives

Highest Rated

[Vizard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

[4.9 (456)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

[OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)

[4.7 (1,075)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

[4.7 (572)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/reviews/)

Starting price

$20.99

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

[Adobe After Effects](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/)

[4.7 (447)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/reviews/)

Starting price

$31.49

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

98%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/233259/Adobe-After-Effects/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/209733/DaVinci-Resolve/alternatives/)

## FAQs about DaVinci Resolve

Overview

### What problems does DaVinci Resolve solve?

DaVinci Resolve solves fragmented post-production, weak color control, and slow handoffs between editing, audio, effects, and export by unifying them in one workflow. Video editors, colorists, filmmakers, social media teams, and freelancers use it to fix inconsistent footage, sync multicam clips, speed renders, and deliver polished content without subscription-heavy tool stacks.

Answer based on 224 reviews

Overview

### Which roles and teams benefit most from DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve is most used by creative professionals, media production teams, and independent business leaders who need editing, color grading, audio post-production, and final delivery in one platform. Students and educators use it to build production skills, while marketers and content creators produce polished promotional and social video content efficiently.

Answer based on 270 reviews

Overview

### What company size and industries is DaVinci Resolve built for?

DaVinci Resolve is built mainly for small businesses, which make up 90% of reviewers, and for media production, entertainment, and photography teams, each representing 7%. It is designed for editors, assistants, VFX artists, and colorists handling post-production for films, television, and commercials, with video editing as the primary use case.

Answer based on 270 reviews

Features and Usability

### What are the key features of DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve includes core video editing and professional color grading, plus audio mixing in Fairlight for post-production. Its differentiating features include Fusion visual effects, color correction tools, motion tracking, and transitions. Reviewers also highlight the page-based interface for Cut, Edit, Color, Fairlight, and Deliver workflows.

Answer based on 183 reviews

Pricing

### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included?

DaVinci Resolve offers a free version with broad editing, color, VFX, and audio tools, while DaVinci Resolve Studio costs $295 as a one-time purchase. Reviewers often call the free version enough for most needs, but note a learning curve, higher hardware demands, and paid-only advanced features like noise reduction.

Answer based on 183 reviews

Integrations

### Which third-party tools and platforms does DaVinci Resolve integrate with?

DaVinci Resolve integrates with Vimeo, Frame.io, Adobe Audition, Blender, Cinema 4D, Canva, InVideo, and iMovie. Reviewer mentions point most often to video publishing, audio editing, design, and 3D content workflows, while Frame.io also appears in the official integration catalog for collaboration and annotations.

Answer based on 32 reviews

Getting Started and Support

### How easy is it to onboard and train a team on DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve takes some time to onboard because the interface and advanced tools can feel overwhelming at first, especially for beginners, casual editors, and teams switching from Premiere or Final Cut. Basic editing is learned fairly quickly, while admins handling project libraries and advanced users working in Fusion typically need more training. Videos are available.

Answer based on 81 reviews

Getting Started and Support

### What customer support options does DaVinci Resolve offer, and how do users rate the experience?

DaVinci Resolve offers email/help desk, FAQ/forum, a knowledge base, and phone support. Users often rely on the tutorial library, knowledge articles, and community forum because the learning curve is steep. Support experiences are mixed: some report prompt, helpful assistance, while others find service limited or responses too technical.

Answer based on 11 reviews

Video editing

### How good is DaVinci Resolve for video editing?

DaVinci Resolve handles video editing well for both beginners and professional editors with an all-in-one post-production workflow. Many creators like its timeline editing, multicam support, effects, color tools, and audio features, while some new users mention a learning curve, interface adjustment issues, and occasional workflow changes after updates.

Answer based on 151 reviews

## Who uses DaVinci Resolve?

Based on Capterra reviews from the past 4 years

## Features

AI summary

Based on 5,614 Video Editing reviews

Capterra data shows that buyers of Video Editing software rank the following features as their top priorities:

-   **Data Import/Export** (**36%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical)
-   **Content Management** (**32%**)
-   **Drag & Drop** (**29%**)

DaVinci Resolve supports all three features that reviewers rate most highly: **Data Import/Export**, **Content Management**, and **Drag & Drop**. Together, these capabilities help teams move media in and out of the system efficiently, keep video assets organized, and edit faster with an easy workflow, allowing businesses to manage production work more effectively from start to finish.

Data Import/Export

4.8 (28)

82.14% of 28 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import and export data to and from software applications

Content Management

4.5 (26)

88.46% of 26 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

Audio Capture

4.1 (15)

66.67% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Record audio or import/upload audio files

Animations & Transitions

4.4 (137)

67.15% of 137 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

You can enhance videos with a wide range of built-in transitions and animations, plus advanced options via Fusion. Some reviewers find the included options intuitive and adequate, but note a learning curve for complex effects and desire more presets for beginners.

Image Editing

4.1 (12)

66.67% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Video Editing

4.8 (187)

76.47% of 187 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With DaVinci Resolve, you get a comprehensive and intuitive editing experience, supporting everything from basic cuts to advanced edits. Reviewers appreciate its powerful tools, smooth workflow, robust free version, and seamless integration with Blackmagic hardware.

DaVinci Resolve 27 features

### All Features
- 3D Video Editing: Editing or adding effects in 3D videos
- Access Controls/Permissions: Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
- Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
- Animations & Transitions: You can enhance videos with a wide range of built-in transitions and animations, plus advanced options via Fusion. Some reviewers find the included options intuitive and adequate, but note a learning curve for complex effects and desire more presets for beginners.
- Audio Capture: Record audio or import/upload audio files
- Audio Mixing: Combine and manage multitrack recordings
- Brand Overlay: Branding videos with company logo
- Collaboration Tools: Provides a channel for team members to share AI models, media files, communicate, and work together
- Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve offers industry-leading color grading capabilities, giving you precise control and a wide palette. Users think its professional tools are unmatched, easy to use, and make cinematic results accessible even for beginners and non-experts.
- Content Management: Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
- Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications
- Drag & Drop: Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
- Image Editing: Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing
- Media Library: This capability helps you organize, preview, and manage media efficiently. Reviewers appreciate the clear layout, drag-and-drop ease, intuitive navigation, and smooth file management, though some mention a learning curve for new users and limited built-in media.
- Motion Tracking: Ability to track motion for easier editing
- Multimedia Support: Supports various file formats
- Multiple Format Support: Resolve supports a broad array of video and audio formats, letting you import, edit, and export in many industry standards. Users say it handles various codecs well, integrates smoothly with other software, and makes exporting for different platforms straightforward.
- Preview Functionality: Preview materials before finalizing projects
- Speed Adjustment: Adjusting the speed of a video clip
- Split/Merge: Split/Merge
- Text Editing: Edit text as needed
- Text Overlay: Create text to match video content
- Third-Party Integrations: Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
- Video Capture: Transcoding an analog video to a digital file for storage
- Video Editing: With DaVinci Resolve, you get a comprehensive and intuitive editing experience, supporting everything from basic cuts to advanced edits. Reviewers appreciate its powerful tools, smooth workflow, robust free version, and seamless integration with Blackmagic hardware.
- Video Stabilization: Process to remove shakiness in videos
- Video Streaming: Allows users to view videos without downloading media files

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Features

4.8 (270)

4.8

Based on 270 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.8 (229)

Free Version

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/209733/DaVinci-Resolve/pricing/)

DaVinci Resolve

$0.00

It includes:

-   Audio Post Production
-   Built-in Chat
-   Color Correction
-   Editing
-   Motion Graphics
-   Multi User Collaboration
-   Notifications
-   Visual Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

$295.00

Flat Rate,One Time

It includes:

-   Advanced HDR Grading
-   Audio Post Production
-   Built-in Chat
-   Color Correction
-   Davinci Neural Engine
-   Editing
-   Fairlight FX Audio Plugins
-   HDR Scopes
-   Motion Graphics
-   Multi User Collaboration
-   Notifications
-   Resolve FX Filters
-   Stereoscopic 3d Tools
-   Visual Effects

Value for money

4.8 (229)

4.8

Based on 229 reviews

## Integrations

[

Frame.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/148214/Frame-io/)

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.3 (166)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.3 (166)

4.3

Based on 166 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.8

Based on 270 reviews

Filter by rating

5(222)

4(43)

3(4)

2(1)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

Eslam A.

Marketing Business Manager

Information Technology and Services

### "DaVinci Resolve: The integrated film production studio that breaks down barriers of cost and complexity"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

July 6, 2026

My experience with DaVinci Resolve completely changed my job. I left the programs that I used before and relied on them completely, not only because of the color correction, which is the monster in it, but because for me it remained a complete production studio on my desk. It allowed me to achieve image and sound quality that I imagined was far away, and it made the workflow very easy for me. This program is really powerful and gives you limitless creative freedom. Its value for its price (especially the free version) is something else entirely. I recommend it to anyone serious about video, whether a skilled amateur or a professional looking for a strong alternative that doesn't cost a lot of money.

Pros

The main reason for enjoying DaVinci Resolve was its integration of all necessary tools in a single application. The color correction is very bad and competes with the strongest movie studios. The Nodes system gives you terrible control over the final appearance of the video. It integrates editing, effects (Fusion), and sound (Fairlight) into a single workspace, eliminating the need to switch between multiple programs and saving time. The most important thing is that the free version itself has great capabilities, so it is an excellent choice for anyone working alone or a small company that wants high quality without paying a lot of subscription money.

Cons

But like any program, DaVinci Resolve isn't perfect. The thing that bothers me the most about it is the learning curve, especially for those who come from programs that work with a layered system. It will take time to master Fusion's Nodes system or understand how Fairlight works, which can be frustrating at first. The program is also voracious in specifications. It needs a powerful graphics card and large RAM to work perfectly, especially with 4K projects or complex effects. If your device is average, you will feel irritated or unstable. Finally, managing project databases can be a bit confusing if you're not technical.

Review source

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AR

Alejandro R.

Edición de Audiovisuales

Motion Pictures and Film

### "La herramienta definitiva para corrección de color y postproducción profesional"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 17, 2026

mi experiencia con DaVinci Resolve es excelente en proyectos donde la calidad del acabado visual y el color son la prioridad absoluta. Es una plataforma robusta y profesional que unifica todo el proceso de postproducción en un único entorno, optimizando los tiempos cuando se domina su interfaz

Pros

Lo mejor de DaVinci Resolve es, sin duda, su módulo de color. No tiene rival en el mercado para el etalonaje y la corrección cromática profesional. Además, la integración en un solo programa de la edición, los efectos visuales con Fusion y la postproducción de audio con Fairlight hace que el flujo de trabajo sea extremadamente eficiente, evitando tener que exportar e importar archivos entre diferentes softwares.

Cons

La curva de aprendizaje es bastante pronunciada al principio, especialmente si vienes de entornos de edición más tradicionales, ya que el sistema de nodos que utiliza para el color y los efectos requiere tiempo para dominarse. Por otro lado es un software extremadamente exigente con el hardware, si no cuentas con un ordenador muy potente, con una buena gráfica y suficiente memoria RAM, el rendimiento se resiente notablemente.

Review source

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Sean C.

Video Producer

Media Production

### "Breath of fresh air for video project creation."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 28, 2026

Great value for money, fantastic choice for creating videos with and it is renown for being the industry standard for colour grading.

Pros

No other post-production suite comes close in terms of listening their customers and making features that are benefitting them the same way Blackmagic Design have done with Davinci Resolve.

Cons

Coming from Adobe, it can be a bit of a learning curve, but the value you're getting from it is hard to say anything negative about it. Plus the industry is still pretty heavy with Adobe so it can be tricky to work with edits that are being sent to other editors apart from sending them XMLs.

Switched from

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

On-going licensing very expensive and endless program crashes.

Alternatives considered

[Final Cut Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233399/Final-Cut-Pro/)

Reasons for choosing DaVinci Resolve

I was considering moving away from a Mac and Davinci works with PC, Mac and Linux

Review source

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SS

Savann-Andy S.

Marketing Manager

Construction

### "Accessible and Industry standard "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 25, 2026

I'm very happy with the overall experience. I can see a clear improvement in my workflow and my work.

Pros

The flexibility in its colour grading through node base editing. Their new AI features making it easier to mask moving objects.

Cons

The Fusion tab is pretty intimidating coming from layer-based editing. There's definitely a learning curve.

Switched from

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

I switched because I was recommended from a friend due to their color tab.

Review source

Vendor Referred: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

Gabriele L.

fotografo

Photography

### "DaVinci Resolve: il software definitivo per l'editing video"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

May 22, 2026

In conclusione, la mia esperienza complessiva con DaVinci Resolve è estremamente positiva. Si tratta di un software di editing e color grading altamente professionale ma, al tempo stesso, sorprendentemente intuitivo. Certo, c'è un piccolo scoglio iniziale da superare per capirne le logiche, ma una volta presa la mano si rivela un programma eccezionale e fluido. Uno dei suoi più grandi punti di forza è l'incredibile quantità di funzioni (features) e strumenti già integrati di base: hai a disposizione un arsenale creativo direttamente all'interno del software, senza l'obbligo di dover acquistare o installare continui plugin di terze parti per ottenere risultati di alto livello. In definitiva: assolutamente consigliato.

Pros

si tratta di un software di altissimo livello che, nonostante l'enorme potenziale e gli strumenti avanzati che offre, riesce a mantenere un flusso di lavoro logico e un'interfaccia decisamente intuitiva.

Cons

Se devo trovare un difetto, o meglio un ostacolo iniziale, riguarda la gestione degli effetti e della color correction tramite il sistema a nodi. A un primo impatto risulta una struttura complessa e meno immediata rispetto al classico sistema a livelli. Tuttavia, bisogna ammettere che, una volta superato lo scoglio iniziale e presa la giusta confidenza con il programma, anche questo aspetto si rivela estremamente logico, potente e, col tempo, del tutto intuitivo.

Switched from

[EDIUS Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/234260/EDIUS-Pro/)

Il motivo per cui ho deciso di abbandonare il mio vecchio programma di editing e passare a DaVinci Resolve è stata proprio la sua enorme diffusione. Spinto dal fatto che ormai lo usano praticamente tutti nel settore, ho voluto fare il salto e provare a cambiare. A conti fatti, si è rivelata assolutamente la scelta giusta: mi sono trovato decisamente meglio e non tornerei indietro.

Review source

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RH

Rasoul H.

Developer

Internet

### "Become Professional for free"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

March 20, 2026

Strong product with a lot of capabilities which everyone who creates/edits videos must use ! It's free

Pros

It's an amazing tool where you can edit videos from super simple style to production style in just one app. It has nice transitions and supports several media layers. it also supports green screen removal which is so cool.

Cons

Some minor features are not available in free version and you must buy the paid product. I would have prefered also to have more classic transitions

Review source

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AM

Angelo M.

Sviluppatore web

Consumer Electronics

### "Davinci Resolve sempre al top"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

February 20, 2026

Prima utilizzavo un altro software, poi un amico mi parlò di Davinci Resolve, e debbo dire che per gioco lo installai. Da quel giorno l'ho sempre utilizzato.

Pros

Davinci Resolve è facile, semplice ed intuitivo. È soprattutto indicato per chi, vuole imparare a montare video.

Cons

Non ho trovato svantaggi, è meraviglioso. Per imparare basta avere un po' di pazienza, ma quando si è preso la mani tutto filerà liscio, ve lo assicuro!

Switched from

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

Per gioco, l'ho provato ed è stato colpo di fulmine

Review source

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SJ

Steve J.

Finance Analyst

Accounting

### "Davinci Resolve customer support"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 13, 2025

I’d like to give special thanks to the DaVinci Resolve technical support team, especially \[sensitive content hidden\] , for his outstanding assistance. He went above and beyond to help me recover my activation code for my new laptop after I had lost the original hard copy. \[sensitive content hidden\] was extremely helpful in validating my details and promptly confirming the activation. His professionalism and support were exceptional — he’s an absolute legend!

Pros

I purchased DaVinci Resolve Studio in February 2023, and I have to say it’s easily one of the best — if not the best — video editing software available. The continuous software updates and improvements are truly beneficial and show how much the developers care about their users.

Cons

Please make sure not to lose your activation ID if you received it as a hard copy. I was fortunate to have excellent technical support who helped me recover mine.

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BH

Briannah H.

Digital content creator.

Marketing and Advertising

### "DaVinci Resolve giving you Hollywood style Results."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

September 30, 2025

Its one of the leaders in video creations and the results speak for themselves. This is why the experienced video creators use this tool. The free version can give you the experience to learn through the many tutorials available before purchasing the paid version. There is a excellent training video on utube that is a must see for anyone interested in starting out.

Pros

DaVinci Resolve is one of the best video creation tools around, however you need to have previous experience in video creation to use it. This is a advance video creation system, from colour grading, project creation, and a wide selection of features that gives Hollywood style results. The customer support gives a large tutorial library that does require a lengthy learning period, while the value for money is also excellent, there is a free version that is easily uploaded, or the Davinci Studio which gives you more fancy features at a one time payment of around $500 all upgrades after are free. Like a lot of systems you can add a security password to protect all your work.

Cons

Has a lengthy learning curve, but the results are Hollywood style quality. The advance version being Davinci Studio with a much large selection of features available is a reasonably cost but at a one time payment with a life time upgrades for free the initial cost out weights the amount you are receiving.

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PG

Psalms G.

Project management

Entertainment

### "An amazing creative visual tool."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 27, 2025

Amazing. Easy to use. Plenty of screen space to utilize even on the iPad, very well designed. I like the fact that it is exact,y the same product for every device. All the functions are there.

Pros

Very well put together program. I use it often for my clients. Video editing on my iPad or laptop is seamless. The fact that the free version is still very powerful in comparison paid products including. The color grading tab is filled with lots of useful nodes, and fusion is cool for all the effects needed if you like nodes this the one. Projects are easy to see and create and the system is very secure. I haven’t noticed any glitching. Well written program. High performance and speed, I didn’t even experience any lag. I haven’t tried the customer service due to how stable the program is.

Cons

I wish you didn’t have to buy the software separate for iPad and laptop. There could be some new intuitive tools as far as UI design.

Switched from

[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/)

It was a better fit. I like nodes and I like the overall versatility

Alternatives considered

[Final Cut Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233399/Final-Cut-Pro/)

Reasons for choosing DaVinci Resolve

It just fit better for me. The style and how easy it is to navigate,and find tutorials on it.

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