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DDaVinci Resolve vs Submagic
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 Submagic if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: content creators, social media managers
Side by side
Feature DaVinci Resolve Submagic
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price—$12/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Data retentionTypically as long as providing services, plus up to six yearsCustomer data kept no longer than 2 years after contract ends
Security and complianceGDPR—
4K export—
NLE export—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, API
CategoryVideo EditingShorts & Clipping
CompanyBlackmagic Design Pty LtdTURBO STUDIO S.A.S.
Based inAustraliaFrance
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
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- AI captions in 123 languages
- Text-based editing through the transcript
- Magic Clips turns long videos into multiple shorts
- Auto silence removal, B-roll, transitions and zooms
- AI avatar videos without filming
- Schedule and publish posts to social platforms
- Shared team workspace with brand kit
- Export up to 4K at 60fps
Plans and prices
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci ResolveFree
DaVinci Resolve Studio$236 (listed down from $295)
Submagic
Starter$19/mo, or $12/mo billed yearly
Pro$39/mo, or $23/mo billed yearly
Business$69/mo, or $41/mo billed yearly
CustomCustom
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
Submagic
- Yearly billing lowers Starter to $12/mo
- Captions support 123 languages
- API available with minute-based packs
- Business plan exports in 4K at 60 FPS
- No free plan listed on the pricing page
- Starter limits videos to 2 minutes at 1080p/30 FPS
- API minute packs are extra and require a paid plan
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