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DDaVinci Resolve vs Opus Clip
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose DaVinci Resolve if…
- you work on macOS, Windows, Linux
- you're in its core audience: video editors, colorists
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Choose Opus Clip if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: content creators, podcasters
Side by side
Feature DaVinci Resolve Opus Clip
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price—$14.5/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Data retentionTypically as long as providing services, plus up to six yearsKept as long as necessary; free plan clips expire after 3 days
Security and complianceGDPRSOC 2 Type II, GDPR
4K export—
NLE export—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, API
CategoryVideo EditingShorts & Clipping
CompanyBlackmagic Design Pty LtdOpusclip Inc.
Based inAustraliaUnited States
Founded2001—
Part of——
Key features
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
O Opus Clip
- ClipAnything AI clipping for any video genre
- Animated captions in 20+ languages
- AI reframe with moving object tracking
- Virality score for each clip
- AI B-roll from images, video and stock
- Social media scheduler and auto-posting
- XML export to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
- Video API and MCP connector
Plans and prices
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci ResolveFree
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236 (listed down from $295)
Opus Clip
Free$0/mo
Starter$15/mo
Pro$29/mo monthly or $14.5/mo billed yearly ($174/yr)
BusinessCustom
Strengths and limitations
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
Opus Clip
- Free-forever plan with 60 credits a month
- 7-day Pro trial with no credit card required
- Clips non-podcast genres like sports, gaming and vlogs
- Exports to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve on Pro
- Free plan adds a watermark and has no editing
- Free clips can only be exported for 3 days
- Starter plan is billed monthly only
- Full API access is limited to the Business plan
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