DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
No signals
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve
VN Video Editor
No signals
Users: Single user
Storage: Unlimited (local storage)
Limits: Limited to UHD (3840x2160) - no DCI 4K, 8-bit codecs only, Single GPU processing, No Neural Engine AI tools, No stereoscopic 3D, No advanced collaboration
Users: Single license, unlimited machines
Storage: Unlimited (local storage)
Limits: License tied to USB dongle or computer activation, No subscription flexibility
Users: Single license
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Speed Editor primarily useful for Cut page workflow
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage (no cloud backup)
Limits: Projects live only on the device; some premium assets locked
Users: 1 account
Storage: Device storage
Limits: AI generation still uses credits; cancel only in App Store / Google Play subscriptions
Users: 1 account
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Refunds only via Apple/Google
Limits: Credit packs are separate from VN Pro
| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | VN Video Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free professional version Full editing, color, VFX, audio - no watermarks | ||
| One-time purchase option $295 Studio with lifetime updates | ||
| Editing | ||
| Multi-track timeline | ||
| Keyframe animation 19 built-in keyframe effects | ||
| Speed curves Users want more custom graph options | ||
| Masks and chroma key | ||
| Core Features | ||
| Professional color grading Industry-leading, used in Hollywood | ||
| VFX compositing (Fusion) Node-based, steep learning curve | ||
| Audio post-production (Fairlight) Built-in DAW, no MIDI support | ||
| Text | ||
| Auto captions With filler-word and silence removal | ||
| Resolution | ||
| 4K editing Free: UHD only, Studio: DCI 4K+ | ||
| 8K editing Studio only | ||
| Audio | ||
| Text to speech | ||
| Export | ||
| 4K 60fps export Free, including HDR | ||
| Custom export bitrate 1-300 Mbps in Manual mode | ||
| Watermark-free export | ||
| Codecs | ||
| 10-bit codec support Studio only - major free version limitation | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Multi-user collaboration Studio only, includes Blackmagic Cloud | ||
| AI | ||
| AI-powered features Studio only - noise reduction, voice isolation | ||
| AI Avatar and AI video generator Uses credits | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud project backup Help center: projects are not synced or backed up when signed in | ||
| Project sharing between devices Manual project file export | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows support Full codec support | ||
| macOS support Full codec support, Apple Silicon native | ||
| Linux support No H.264/H.265 codec support | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Desktop apps Mac App Store and Windows 10+ | ||
| Mobile | ||
| iPad app Cut and Color pages only | ||
| iPhone app Only Blackmagic Camera app available | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Performance | ||
| Multi-GPU support Studio only | ||
| Color | ||
| HDR grading Studio only for advanced HDR | ||
| Workflow | ||
| Offline editing Full desktop app, no internet required | ||
