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Head-to-head · Multimedia Software

DaVinci Resolve vs Blender

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score DaVinci Resolve #1 in Multimedia Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Try DaVinci Resolve
Blender #6 in Multimedia Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Blender

DaVinci Resolve leads on 0 checks, Blender on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaVinci Resolve · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

DaVinci Resolve scores higher on our rubric for multimedia software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

DaVinci Resolve is the better fit for editors seeking an all-in-one post-production suite. Blender is the better fit for creators seeking a free, broad 3D toolkit.

  • DaVinci Resolve fits best

    Editors seeking an all-in-one post-production suite

  • Blender fits best

    Creators seeking a free, broad 3D toolkit

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Side by side

Feature DaVinci Resolve 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Blender 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Multimedia Software #6 in Multimedia Software
Best for Editors seeking an all-in-one post-production suite Creators seeking a free, broad 3D toolkit
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features DaVinci Resolve 0/2 · Blender 0/2
Team collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
AI media tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Media types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Primary workflow Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
License type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines editing, color grading, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio tools
  • Free version supports Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 and multi-user collaboration
  • Studio adds up to 120 fps, up to 32K resolution and AI features
  • Combines modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, and simulation
  • Includes Cycles and EEVEE rendering, plus compositing and motion tracking
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Python scripting and STL export
Cons
  • Studio's $295 price is a substantial one-time purchase
  • The broad workflow may be more than editors needing only basic cuts require
  • Blackmagic Cloud collaboration may not suit teams seeking cloud storage included
  • Its breadth may be more than needed for a single-purpose workflow
  • Desktop deployment limits use to supported desktop platforms
  • Support is through community and documentation channels
Our verdict

DaVinci Resolve brings video editing, color correction, Fusion visual effects, Fairlight audio post-production and media delivery into one application. Its mix of dedicated workspaces is aimed at editors who want to handle more of a…

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Blender is a free, open-source desktop 3D creation suite from the Blender Foundation, aimed at artists, designers, animators, and small studios. Its scope extends from polygonal modeling and digital sculpting to rigging, animation,…

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  1. DaVinci ResolveMultimedia Software 9.4Free plan
  2. BlenderMultimedia Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaVinci Resolve — where it wins

    • Combines editing, color grading, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio tools
    • Free version supports Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 and multi-user collaboration
    • Studio adds up to 120 fps, up to 32K resolution and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • Studio's $295 price is a substantial one-time purchase
    • The broad workflow may be more than editors needing only basic cuts require
    • Blackmagic Cloud collaboration may not suit teams seeking cloud storage included

  • Blender — where it wins

    • Combines modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, and simulation
    • Includes Cycles and EEVEE rendering, plus compositing and motion tracking
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Python scripting and STL export

    Where it doesn't

    • Its breadth may be more than needed for a single-purpose workflow
    • Desktop deployment limits use to supported desktop platforms
    • Support is through community and documentation channels

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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