Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
No signals
Users: Per Mac
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Mac only, No Windows version, iPad version requires separate subscription
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Subscription model may not suit all users, Mac only
Users: 1 user
Storage: iPad internal storage only
Limits: No LUT import, No stabilization, No external storage, No color wheels/curves, Severely limited compared to Mac version
Users: Per student/educator
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Only available to verified students and educators, Mac only
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: 90-day limit, Mac only
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
| Feature | Final Cut Pro | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Magnetic Timeline Automatically closes gaps; can frustrate editors from traditional NLEs | ||
| 360° Video Editing Native support for VR content | ||
| Multicam Editing Unlimited angles on Mac; limited to 4 angles on iPad | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free professional version Full editing, color, VFX, audio - no watermarks | ||
| One-time purchase option $295 Studio with lifetime updates | ||
| Performance | ||
| 8K Video Editing Full support with Apple Silicon optimization | ||
| Hardware-accelerated Export H.264 and HEVC encoding accelerated on Apple Silicon | ||
| Multi-GPU support Studio only | ||
| Color | ||
| HDR Support Built-in HDR workflow and monitoring | ||
| HDR grading Studio only for advanced HDR | ||
| 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 | ||
| AI Features | ||
| AI Object Tracking Magnetic Mask, face tracking, object isolation | ||
| Automatic Transcription Transcribe to Captions feature built-in | ||
| Resolution | ||
| 4K editing Free: UHD only, Studio: DCI 4K+ | ||
| 8K editing Studio only | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows Support Mac only, no Windows version available | ||
| Windows support Full codec support | ||
| macOS support Full codec support, Apple Silicon native | ||
| Linux support No H.264/H.265 codec support | ||
| Codecs | ||
| 10-bit codec support Studio only - major free version limitation | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Requires third-party tools like PostLab | ||
| Multi-user collaboration Studio only, includes Blackmagic Cloud | ||
| Integrations | ||
| After Effects Integration No Dynamic Link; manual export/import required | ||
| AI | ||
| AI-powered features Studio only - noise reduction, voice isolation | ||
| Mobile | ||
| External Storage (iPad) iPad version requires internal storage only | ||
| iPad app Cut and Color pages only | ||
| iPhone app Only Blackmagic Camera app available | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Workflow | ||
| Offline editing Full desktop app, no internet required | ||
