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DDaVinci Resolve vs Riverside.fm
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose DaVinci Resolve if…
- you work on Windows, Linux
- you're in its core audience: video editors, colorists
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Choose Riverside.fm if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: podcasters, video creators
Side by side
Feature DaVinci Resolve Riverside.fm
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price—$24/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes
Data retentionTypically as long as providing services, plus up to six yearsKept as long as needed to provide Services and meet legal obligations
Security and complianceGDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Filler/silence removal—
NLE export—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
CategoryVideo EditingPodcasting
CompanyBlackmagic Design Pty LtdRiversideFM, Inc.
Based inAustraliaUnited States
Founded20012020
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
R Riverside.fm
- Local recording in up to 4K with separate tracks
- Text-based video editing via transcript
- AI filler-word and silence removal
- AI eye contact fix and speech correction
- AI translation and dubbing into 30+ languages
- Magic Clips and AI show notes
- Podcast hosting with analytics and publishing
- Full HD multistreaming and webinars
Plans and prices
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci ResolveFree
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236 (listed down from $295)
Riverside.fm
Free$0
Pro$24/mo billed yearly ($288/yr); $29 monthly
Grow$34/mo billed yearly ($408/yr); $39 monthly
Webinar$79/mo billed yearly; $99 monthly
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
Riverside.fm
- Free plan includes unlimited single-track recording and editing
- Records up to 4K video with separate tracks per participant
- Paid plans come with a 14-day free trial
- Recording, editing, hosting and streaming in one product
- Free plan is limited to 720p and adds a watermark
- Separate track downloads are capped at 15–25 hours a month below Business
- Some AI features use credits that must be bought once used up
- Collaborative editing, SSO and API access only on Business
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