DaVinci Resolve
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe Premiere
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DaVinci Resolve
84%
match · $0/yr
Adobe Premiere
45%
match · $276/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Adobe Premiere
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$22.99
× 12 months$275.88
Per year
$2.30 per person / mo
$276
DaVinci Resolve
From $295Free plan
G2 4.7 · 221 reviewsMost YouTubers who want a free, watermark-free editor they will never outgrow, and are willing to spend time learning it.
vs
Adobe Premiere
From $22.99
G2 4.5 · 1,668 reviewsProfessional creators, channels with hired editors, and anyone already using Creative Cloud.
Side by side
| DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Premiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Studio $295 one-time | $22.99/month (annual plan, billed monthly) |
| G2 Rating | 4.7 (221 reviews) | 4.5 (1,668 reviews) |
| Best For | Most YouTubers who want a free, watermark-free editor they will never outgrow, and are willing to spend time learning it. | Professional creators, channels with hired editors, and anyone already using Creative Cloud. |
Pros and cons
DaVinci Resolve
Pros
- Free version has no watermark and exports up to 4K60
- Best color grading in this list
- Studio is a one-time purchase
- Cross-platform, including Linux
Cons
- Steepest learning curve of the tools compared
- Most AI features require Studio
- Needs a capable GPU for long 4K timelines
Adobe Premiere
Pros
- Easiest editor to hire for
- Deep Adobe app and Frame.io integration
- Free iPhone app for quick edits
Cons
- Subscription only, no perpetual license
- Generative AI uses credits
- Steep learning curve and heavy on mid-range computers
Emily Rodriguez