DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editor and color grader—free version is remarkably capable.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free; Studio is one-time purchase
- Best for
- Family vacation videos · YouTube and social clips · Editing without a monthly editor bill
- Replaces
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Monthly video editing subscriptions
- Platforms
- MacWindowsLinux
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Hollywood-grade color tools in a free download—absurd value.
DaVinci Resolve free tier includes editing, color, Fusion VFX, and Fairlight audio for many users. Studio is a one-time purchase if you need advanced features—not monthly Adobe Premiere rent.
The catch
Heavy on GPU/CPU; some codecs and collaboration need Studio license.
Good fit for
- YouTubers
- Wedding videographers
- Color nerds
Not ideal for
- Teams needing Frame.io-integrated Premiere workflows only
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