Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is DaVinci Resolve?
Comprehensive post-production software used by professional colorists and editors that combines editing, color grading, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio processing with photo editing capabilities in a unified interface.
DaVinci Resolve pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Free version available; Studio $295
Free
Free- Editing
- Color correction
- Visual effects
- Motion graphics
- Audio processing
- Photo editing
Studio
What DaVinci Resolve does
The capabilities that matter for video editing software, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Professional NLE (multi-track finishing)
- ✓
- Colour grading
- ✓
- Multicam editing
- ✓
- 4K/8K + HDR support
- ✓
- Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW)
- -
- GPU acceleration
- -
- AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice)
- ✓
- Screen recording built-in
- -
- Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web)
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Cloud collaboration / team review
- ✓
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free / open-source available
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
DaVinci Resolve FAQ
Common questions about DaVinci Resolve, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is DaVinci Resolve?
Comprehensive post-production software used by professional colorists and editors that combines editing, color grading, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio processing with photo editing capabilities in a unified interface. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.
Source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Is DaVinci Resolve free?
DaVinci Resolve offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $295. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
What platforms does DaVinci Resolve support?
DaVinci Resolve supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
Can DaVinci Resolve be self-hosted?
We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for DaVinci Resolve, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.
Source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
What security certifications does DaVinci Resolve have?
We have independently confirmed GDPR for DaVinci Resolve. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as DaVinci Resolve not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Where is DaVinci Resolve available?
DaVinci Resolve is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. The vendor is headquartered in Australia.
Source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
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Compare DaVinci Resolve
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 45 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 87 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 64% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Hdr 4k8k: Yes · Multicam: Yes · Ai features: Yes · Free or oss: Yes · Color grading: Yes · Pricing model: freemium | mediumsource · 2026-09-04 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-23 · 75% |
Pricing
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gdpr | Yes | highsource · 2026-09-04 · 75% |
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