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Head-to-head · Video Creation And Editing Software

DaVinci Resolve vs Shotcut

  • 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
Shotcut #6 in Video Creation And Editing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Shotcut

DaVinci Resolve leads on 0 checks, Shotcut 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 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

DaVinci Resolve is the better fit for editors seeking professional post-production tools. Shotcut is the better fit for free desktop editors working with varied formats.

  • DaVinci Resolve fits best

    Editors seeking professional post-production tools

  • Shotcut fits best

    Free desktop editors working with varied formats

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Side by side

Feature DaVinci Resolve 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Shotcut 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Video Creation And Editing Software #6 in Video Creation And Editing Software
Best for Editors seeking professional post-production tools Free desktop editors working with varied formats
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 0/3 · Shotcut 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
  • Edits mixed resolutions and frame rates on a multitrack timeline
  • Includes subtitle tools, audio mixing, filters, and color grading
  • Supports proxy workflows, capture, and 4K/8K export
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 deployment does not suit browser-based editing
  • No listed integrations or collaboration features
  • Support is through community and documentation
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…

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Shotcut is a free, open-source desktop video editor from Meltytech, LLC, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is suited to solo editors and small teams who want a locally run editor for varied media formats, rather than a…

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  1. DaVinci ResolveVideo Creation And Editing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. ShotcutVideo Creation And Editing Software 8.9Free 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

  • Shotcut — where it wins

    • Edits mixed resolutions and frame rates on a multitrack timeline
    • Includes subtitle tools, audio mixing, filters, and color grading
    • Supports proxy workflows, capture, and 4K/8K export

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-only deployment does not suit browser-based editing
    • No listed integrations or collaboration features
    • Support is through community and documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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