DaVinci Resolve
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro
Compare with for .
DaVinci Resolve
84%
match · $0/yr
Final Cut Pro
45%
match · $156/yr
What matters most?
Fine-tune
What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Final Cut Pro
Apple Creator Studio
Flat price, whole team$12.99
× 12 months$155.88
Per year
$1.30 per person / mo
$156
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
Final Cut Pro
From $299.99
G2 4.4 · 375 reviewsYouTubers on a Mac who want a fast, polished editor and prefer paying once.
Side by side
| DaVinci Resolve | Final Cut Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Studio $295 one-time | $299.99 one-time, or Apple Creator Studio $12.99/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.7 (221 reviews) | 4.4 (375 reviews) |
| Best For | Most YouTubers who want a free, watermark-free editor they will never outgrow, and are willing to spend time learning it. | YouTubers on a Mac who want a fast, polished editor and prefer paying once. |
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
Final Cut Pro
Pros
- One-time purchase option
- Excellent performance on Apple silicon
- Strong AI tools for masking, reframing and search
Cons
- Mac and iPad only
- Transcript Search is U.S. English only
- Awkward to collaborate with Windows editors
Emily Rodriguez