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Head-to-head · Video Creation And Editing Software

DaVinci Resolve vs Kdenlive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score DaVinci Resolve #1 in Video Creation And Editing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try DaVinci Resolve
Kdenlive #5 in Video Creation And Editing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kdenlive

DaVinci Resolve leads on 0 checks, Kdenlive 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 video creation and editing software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

DaVinci Resolve is the better fit for editors seeking professional post-production tools. Kdenlive is the better fit for budget-conscious desktop editors wanting broad control.

  • DaVinci Resolve fits best

    Editors seeking professional post-production tools

  • Kdenlive fits best

    Budget-conscious desktop editors wanting broad control

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Side by side

Feature DaVinci Resolve 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Kdenlive 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Video Creation And Editing Software #5 in Video Creation And Editing Software
Best for Editors seeking professional post-production tools Budget-conscious desktop editors wanting broad control
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
Integrations 6 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DaVinci Resolve 0/3 · Kdenlive 0/3
Watermark-free export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included stock media Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max export resolution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max video length Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines editing, color grading, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio
  • Free edition supports editing and finishing up to 60 fps in Ultra HD
  • Studio adds up to 120 fps, 32K resolution and AI features
  • Multitrack timelines, 3-point editing, and multicam editing
  • Proxy workflows and keyframeable effects for detailed editing
  • UHD/4K rendering presets across Linux, Windows, and macOS
Cons
  • Studio costs $295 as a one-time purchase
  • Advanced workflows span dedicated editing, color, Fusion and Fairlight workspaces
  • Mobile availability is limited to iOS
  • Desktop-only, with no web or mobile app
  • Support is through community channels and documentation
  • No verified team collaboration features
Our verdict

DaVinci Resolve brings video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post-production and delivery into one application. It is suited to editors who want a broad post-production workflow, from organizing media and…

Read the review →

Kdenlive is a free, GPL-licensed desktop video editor developed within the KDE community. It suits individual creators, educators, and production teams who want detailed editing control without paying for a license or subscription.…

Read the review →
  1. DaVinci ResolveVideo Creation And Editing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. KdenliveVideo Creation And Editing Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaVinci Resolve — where it wins

    • Combines editing, color grading, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio
    • Free edition supports editing and finishing up to 60 fps in Ultra HD
    • Studio adds up to 120 fps, 32K resolution and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • Studio costs $295 as a one-time purchase
    • Advanced workflows span dedicated editing, color, Fusion and Fairlight workspaces
    • Mobile availability is limited to iOS

  • Kdenlive — where it wins

    • Multitrack timelines, 3-point editing, and multicam editing
    • Proxy workflows and keyframeable effects for detailed editing
    • UHD/4K rendering presets across Linux, Windows, and macOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-only, with no web or mobile app
    • Support is through community channels and documentation
    • No verified team collaboration features

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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