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Head-to-head · Video Editing Software

DaVinci Resolve vs Wondershare Filmora

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score DaVinci Resolve #1 in Video Editing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Resolve
Wondershare Filmora #5 in Video Editing Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Filmora

DaVinci Resolve leads on 0 checks, Wondershare Filmora on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaVinci Resolve · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresWondershare Filmora · 5 of 5

DaVinci Resolve scores higher on our rubric for video editing software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

DaVinci Resolve is the better fit for professional editors wanting maximum free depth. Wondershare Filmora is the better fit for affordable creators across desktop and mobile.

  • DaVinci Resolve fits best

    Professional editors wanting maximum free depth

  • Wondershare Filmora fits best

    Affordable creators across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature DaVinci Resolve 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Wondershare Filmora 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Video Editing Software #5 in Video Editing Software
Best for Professional editors wanting maximum free depth Affordable creators across desktop and mobile
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaVinci Resolve 4/5 · Wondershare Filmora 5/5
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Web app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app ✓ ✓
4K export ✓ ✓
Team collaboration ✓ ✓
Specs
Included cloud storage Not checked yet 1 GB
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
  • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Includes captions, motion tracking, keyframes, and AI tools
  • Supports cloud backup, sharing, and review comments
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
  • The Free plan includes basic editing features and 15 daily AI Mate uses
  • Cloud storage ranges from 1 GB to 10 GB across listed plans
  • The Perpetual plan includes Filmora 15 updates rather than continuous upgrades
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…

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Wondershare Filmora is video-editing software for creators, marketers, educators, and businesses. It combines timeline and multi-clip editing with keyframe animation, motion tracking, color correction, LUT resources, audio editing, screen…

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  1. DaVinci ResolveVideo Editing Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Wondershare FilmoraVideo Editing Software 8.8Free plan

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

  • Wondershare Filmora — where it wins

    • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Includes captions, motion tracking, keyframes, and AI tools
    • Supports cloud backup, sharing, and review comments

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan includes basic editing features and 15 daily AI Mate uses
    • Cloud storage ranges from 1 GB to 10 GB across listed plans
    • The Perpetual plan includes Filmora 15 updates rather than continuous upgrades
  • DaVinci Resolve9.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit ResolveFull verdict →
  • Wondershare Filmora8.8/10 · Free plan

    Affordable editing with AI tools, captions, cloud features, and desktop-to-mobile coverage.

    Visit FilmoraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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