DaVinci Resolve
Professional editing, color grading, VFX, and audio post-production suite with a strong free version.
- Pricing
- free, perpetual
- Free tier
- true
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- License
- proprietary
- Open source
- No
Ranking
Methodology: Video Editing Software — Baseline Methodology v1.0.0 · last ranking update 2026-09-13 · eligibility: provisional
Why this rank? See the factor breakdown
| Factor | Weight | Score | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codec / format support score | 15.0% | — | — |
| Timeline playback performance score | 12.0% | — | — |
| Multicam editing score | 10.0% | — | — |
| Color management / HDR score | 8.0% | — | — |
| Integrated audio post score | 5.0% | — | — |
| Usability & adoption | 10.0% | 66.0 | Moderate |
| Reliability & performance | 10.0% | 88.0 | Moderate |
| Security, privacy & compliance | 5.0% | 78.0 | Moderate |
| Interoperability & ecosystem | 10.0% | 84.0 | Moderate |
| Value & total cost | 8.0% | 96.0 | Moderate |
| Support & documentation | 4.0% | 84.0 | Moderate |
| Evidence confidence | 3.0% | 88.0 | Moderate |
7 of 12 factors currently assessed for DaVinci Resolve. “—” means not yet assessed — never a hidden zero. Weights and thresholds are published in the category methodology.
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Overview
DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design combines professional non-linear video editing, the industry-standard color grading toolset, Fusion VFX compositing, and Fairlight audio post in one application. The free version is fully functional for most workflows; Studio adds advanced effects and GPU acceleration.
Facts & attributes
Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).
Identity · Taxonomy
- Tags(open-source;cloud-native)
- video editing, color grading, visual effects, audio post-productionVerification pending
Platform · Deployment
- Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux)
- macOS, Windows, LinuxVerification pending
- Operating systems(Windows;macOS;Linux;iOS;Android)
- Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending
Pricing · Licensing
- Free plan(true/false)
- trueVerification pending
- License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license)
- proprietaryVerification pending
- Open source(true/false)
- falseVerification pending
- Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom)
- free, perpetualVerification pending
Features · Product · Fit
- Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics)
- cut and edit pages, color grading, Fusion visual effects, Fairlight audio, media and deliver pageVerification pending
Audience · Use · Case
- Best for(Neutral editorial summary)
- 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.Verification pending
- Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise)
- individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
- Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate)
- video editing, color correction, visual effects, audio post-productionVerification pending
- Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist)
- advancedVerification pending
Lifecycle · Versioning
- Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL)
- https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/whatsnewVerification pending
- Current version(1.12.3)
- 21Verification pending
- Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived)
- activeVerification pending
Vendor · Maintainer
- Founded year(2012)
- 2001Verification pending
- Headquarters country(US)
- AustraliaVerification pending
- Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual)
- commercialVerification pending
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