DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve9.3Visit Final Cut Pro9.1Visit

Higher score DaVinci Resolve #1 in Video Editing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Resolve

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Final Cut Pro #3 in Video Editing Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Apple

• DaVinci Resolve fits best

  Professional editors wanting maximum free depth

• Final Cut Pro fits best

  Apple users wanting polished editing

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Side by side

Feature	DaVinci Resolve 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Final Cut Pro 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Video Editing Software	#3 in Video Editing Software
Best for	Professional editors wanting maximum free depth	Apple users wanting polished editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$29.99/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	macOS, iOS
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaVinci Resolve 4/5 · Final Cut Pro 4/5
Desktop app	✓	✓
Web app	Not checked yet	—
Mobile app	✓	✓
4K export	✓	✓
Team collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
Included cloud storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes editing, color, VFX, audio and collaboration Supports up to Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 and 60 fps in the free plan Works across Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS	Mac and iPad workflows with project transfer between platforms AI captions, Magnetic Mask, multicam, audio, color, and 4K HDR export Broad Apple ecosystem support, including iMovie, Logic Pro, and Motion
Cons	Advanced AI, HDR and additional effects require the Studio upgrade Studio costs $295 as a one-time purchase Its broad post-production scope may exceed simple editing needs	No free plan after the 30-day trial Mac access requires a $299.99 one-time purchase or a bundle Limited to macOS and iOS rather than web or broader platforms
Our verdict	DaVinci Resolve is a professional post-production application for editors who need more than basic cutting. It brings non-linear editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post-production, media organization and… Read the review →	Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing application for creators, filmmakers, and professional editors working on Mac and iPad. Its feature set covers timeline editing, media organization, audio, color correction, titles, transitions,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DaVinci Resolve — where it wins

  • Free plan includes editing, color, VFX, audio and collaboration
  • Supports up to Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 and 60 fps in the free plan
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced AI, HDR and additional effects require the Studio upgrade
  • Studio costs $295 as a one-time purchase
  • Its broad post-production scope may exceed simple editing needs

• Final Cut Pro — where it wins

  • Mac and iPad workflows with project transfer between platforms
  • AI captions, Magnetic Mask, multicam, audio, color, and 4K HDR export
  • Broad Apple ecosystem support, including iMovie, Logic Pro, and Motion

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Mac access requires a $299.99 one-time purchase or a bundle
  • Limited to macOS and iOS rather than web or broader platforms

• DaVinci Resolve9.3/10 · Free plan

  A deep free editor with professional post-production tools across desktop and iPad.

  Visit ResolveFull verdict →
• Final Cut Pro9.1/10 · Paid

  A full-featured editor for Apple users who want desktop and iPad workflows.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →