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DaVinci Resolve Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does DaVinci Resolve cost?
DaVinci Resolve offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $295/yr.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$295/yr
Number of Plans2
Billing Cycleone-time
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Billed one-time
- Full video editing suite
- Color grading tools
- Fusion VFX
- Fairlight audio
- Up to 4K resolution
- 60fps support
- Multi-user collaboration
Studio
$295/yr
Billed one-time
- AI Neural Engine
- 8K editing support
- 120fps timelines
- HDR grading
- Noise reduction
- Text-based editing
- Magic Mask
- Film Look Creator
- Advanced Resolve FX
- Stereoscopic 3D tools
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Full video editing suite | ✓ | ✗ |
| Color grading tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fusion VFX | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fairlight audio | ✓ | ✗ |
| Up to 4K resolution | ✓ | ✗ |
| 60fps support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-user collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Neural Engine | ✗ | ✓ |
| 8K editing support | ✗ | ✓ |
| 120fps timelines | ✗ | ✓ |
| HDR grading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Noise reduction | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text-based editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Magic Mask | ✗ | ✓ |
| Film Look Creator | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced Resolve FX | ✗ | ✓ |
| Stereoscopic 3D tools | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated one-time costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Studio |
|---|---|
| 5 users | $1,475/yr |
| 10 users | $2,950/yr |
| 25 users | $7,375/yr |
| 50 users | $14,750/yr |
Is DaVinci Resolve Worth It?
4.6/5 from 15,000 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Best for: Professional filmmakers and video editors, YouTube content creators, Color grading specialists. Keep in mind: steep learning curve for beginners.
DaVinci Resolve Pros & Cons
Pros
- Powerful free version with professional features
- One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
- Industry-leading color grading capabilities
- All-in-one solution for editing, VFX, and audio
- Used by Hollywood professionals
Cons
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Requires powerful hardware for optimal performance
- Advanced AI features locked behind paid version
- Interface can be overwhelming for simple projects
Frequently Asked Questions
DaVinci Resolve offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $295/yr, billed one-time. There are 2 plans total.
Yes, DaVinci Resolve offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Studio at $295/yr.
With a 4.6/5 rating from 15,000 reviews, DaVinci Resolve is well-regarded. Best for: Professional filmmakers and video editors, YouTube content creators, Color grading specialists.
DaVinci Resolve bills one-time. The pricing model is freemium.
DaVinci Resolve offers 2 plans: Free, Studio.