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Professional video editing with AI masking, text-based editing and color tools
From $22.99/mo
CapCut vs DaVinci Resolve
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose CapCut if…
- you work on Web, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: content creators, social media marketers
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Choose DaVinci Resolve if…
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: video editors, colorists
Side by side
Feature CapCut DaVinci Resolve
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentYes—
Data retentionKept as long as necessary; cloud space data deleted on requestTypically as long as providing services, plus up to six years
Security and compliance—GDPR
NLE export—
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, AndroidmacOS, Windows, Linux
CategoryVideo EditingVideo Editing
CompanyByteDanceBlackmagic Design Pty Ltd
Based in—Australia
Founded20162001
Part of——
Key features
C CapCut
- Online, desktop, mobile and tablet video editor
- Auto captions and subtitles
- Text to speech and custom voices
- Image and video background removal
- AI image and video generators
- Noise reduction and voice enhancement
- Template library for social and business content
- Brand kit on Teams plan
D DaVinci Resolve
- Nonlinear editing with Cut and Edit pages, multicam support
- Primary and secondary color grading with HDR tools
- Node-based 2D/3D compositing in Fusion
- Fairlight audio post with up to 2,000 tracks
- Photo page with native RAW support and tethered capture
- AI Neural Engine: smart reframe, super scale, Magic Mask (Studio)
- AI voice isolation and music remixer
- Real-time multi-user collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
CapCut
FreeFree
Pro€23.99/mo (€199.99/yr billed yearly)
Ultra€68/mo (€779/yr billed yearly)
Teams€14.99/seat/mo (2 seats); €120/seat/yr billed yearly
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci ResolveFree
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236 (listed down from $295)
Strengths and limitations
CapCut
- Free plan with basic editing tools and templates
- Available on web, desktop, mobile and tablet
- Paid plans include 1 TB storage
- Supports 20 languages
- AI generation is limited by monthly credits
- The pricing page says its prices are for reference only and final pricing shows after sign-in
- No public API listed
DaVinci Resolve
- Free version includes collaboration and HDR grading
- Studio is a one-time purchase, not a subscription
- Editing, color, VFX, audio and photo in one app
- Runs on Mac, Windows and Linux
- AI Neural Engine features require the paid Studio version
- Free version is limited to 8-bit, 60fps and Ultra HD
- No mobile or web version listed
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