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Shotcut vs DaVinci Resolve
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 29 rows
Shotcut
Not in current ranking
DaVinci Resolve
Provisional
| Attribute | ShotcutMeltytech | DaVinci ResolveBlackmagic Design |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://shotcut.org/howtos/ | — |
| Tags | open-source, video editing, cross-platform | video editing, color grading, visual effects, audio post-production |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Operating systems | — | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Open source | — | false |
| Pricing model | free | free, perpetual |
| Source repository | https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut | — |
| SPDX license IDs | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | timeline editing, FFmpeg format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic SDI/HDMI monitoring | cut and edit pages, color grading, Fusion visual effects, Fairlight audio, media and deliver page |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community forum | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Free open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, suited to users who want a no-cost cross-platform tool without paid tiers. | Non-linear editor covering edit, color, Fusion VFX, Fairlight audio and delivery; a free edition and a one-time Studio license fit solo editors through post-production facilities. |
| Company-size fit | — | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | video editing, 4K video editing | video editing, color correction, visual effects, audio post-production |
| Skill level | — | advanced |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Changelog/release notes | — | https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/whatsnew |
| Current version | 26.8.1 | 21 |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2011 | 2001 |
| Headquarters country | — | Australia |
| Vendor type | community | commercial |
| Ranking factors (current methodology) | ||
| Usability & adoption/100 | — | 66.0 |
| Reliability & performance/100 | — | 88.0 |
| Security, privacy & compliance/100 | — | 78.0 |
| Interoperability & ecosystem/100 | — | 84.0 |
| Value & total cost/100 | — | 96.0 |
| Support & documentation/100 | — | 84.0 |
| Evidence confidence/100 | — | 88.0 |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Video Editing Software category for definitions.