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DDaVinci Resolve vs Photoroom
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose DaVinci Resolve if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on macOS, Windows, Linux
- you're in its core audience: video editors, colorists
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Choose Photoroom if…
- you need an API to build on
- you want to trial it before paying
- you work on Web, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: e-commerce sellers, marketplace merchants
Side by side
Feature DaVinci Resolve Photoroom
Pricing modelFreemiumFree trial
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes, unless you opt out
Data retentionTypically as long as providing services, plus up to six yearsImages discarded after each job; operational logs deleted after 15 days
Security and complianceGDPRSOC 2 Type II, GDPR
NLE export—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, iOS, Android, API
CategoryVideo EditingPhoto Editing
CompanyBlackmagic Design Pty LtdPhotoroom SAS
Based inAustraliaFrance
Founded20012019
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
P Photoroom
- Background removal with white, transparent or custom backgrounds
- AI-generated studio product shots and backgrounds
- AI shadows, retouching, AI Fill and AI Expand
- AI fashion models and virtual try-on
- Batch editing and resizing for marketplaces
- Brand Kit for colors, logos and fonts
- Shopify integration and marketplace sync
- REST API and MCP access
Plans and prices
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci ResolveFree
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236 (listed down from $295)
Photoroom
ProNot published on page
MaxNot published on page
UltraNot published on page
EnterpriseCustom
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
Photoroom
- Available on iOS, Android, web and Shopify
- Paid plans include an API/MCP credit wallet
- Self-serve plans support up to 50 seats
- Enterprise plan offers SOC 2 Type 2, SSO and an SLA
- Pricing page did not show plan prices in a readable form
- Video Generator not included on Pro plan
- 4K output only on Ultra plan
- Adjustable AI Shadows not included on any self-serve plan
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