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In our 2026 comparison of DaVinci Resolve and Filmora, the products are too closely matched to name a clear overall winner. DaVinci Resolve is rated 4.6/5 from 53 user reviews; Filmora is rated 4.6/5 from 404 user reviews. DaVinci Resolve has a free plan; Filmora has a free plan.
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| At a glance | DaVinci Resolve | Filmora |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video Editing | Video Editing |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (53 reviews) | 4.6/5 (404 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | 20 | 14 |
| Integrations | 4 | 4 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Customer support | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 89%.
DaVinci Resolve has the most accessible pricing ($295/mo (Free Trial)).
DaVinci Resolve lists the most features (20 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (3 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Tied for overall winner with a composite score of 87%.
Pricing: $49.99/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 14 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Windows, macOS).
DaVinci Resolve and Filmora are extremely well-matched overall. If Feature Richness is your priority, DaVinci Resolve has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor.
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DaVinci Resolve and Filmora are extremely well-matched overall. If Feature Richness is your priority, DaVinci Resolve has the edge — otherwise, your specific workflow requirements should be the deciding factor. Neither product has a decisive overall lead, so the best choice depends on your workflow, budget and required integrations.
DaVinci Resolve is rated 4.6/5 from 53 user reviews. Filmora is rated 4.6/5 from 404 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Filmora has a free plan. Filmora has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
DaVinci Resolve offers a free plan and a free trial; Filmora offers a free plan.
DaVinci Resolve supports Windows, macOS and Linux; Filmora supports Windows and macOS.
DaVinci Resolve has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, Filmora has an ease-of-use rating of 4.6/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
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Our team adopted DaVinci Resolve to centralize our key project workflows. The intuitive user interface makes team onboarding fast with minimal training required. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our team adopted DaVinci Resolve to centralize our key project workflows. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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In our daily production workflow, DaVinci Resolve's color page is unmatched in the film industry; grading our feature film with node-based color space transforms delivered cinema-quality visuals, which resolved our previous operational bottlenecks.
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