DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro
Both are video editing & vfx tools, but they suit different workflows. DaVinci Resolve is the cheaper entry point; the sections below compare what we can actually verify — pricing, tier model and capability coverage.
A note on scores: we have not yet run either tool hands-on, so this page compares verifiable facts rather than our opinion. We do not publish scores we cannot defend.
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Side by side
| Attribute | DaVinci Resolve | Final Cut Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Editing & VFX | Video Editing & VFX |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free ($295 Studio) | $299 one-time |
| Our score | Not tested | Not tested |
| Verification | pricing verified | pricing verified |
| Standout metric | Hollywood Grade | Apple Optimized |
| Launched | 2004 | 2011 |
Capability coverage
| Capability | DaVinci Resolve | Final Cut Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | ||
| Color Grading | ||
| Free | ||
| HDR | ||
| Hollywood | ||
| Magnetic Timeline | ||
| ProRes | ||
| VFX |
Coverage is based on the capabilities we catalog for each tool. A missing mark means we do not track that capability for it, not necessarily that it is impossible.
Common questions
- Is DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro cheaper?
- DaVinci Resolve is cheaper at the entry tier — Free ($295 Studio) versus $299 one-time. Check what each tier actually includes before deciding, since credit limits often matter more than headline price.
- What can DaVinci Resolve do that Final Cut Pro cannot?
- Based on the capabilities we track, DaVinci Resolve covers Color Grading, Free, Hollywood where Final Cut Pro does not.
- What can DaVinci Resolve do that Final Cut Pro cannot?
- DaVinci Resolve covers Apple, Magnetic Timeline, HDR, which Final Cut Pro does not.