Blackmagic Design
DaVinci Resolve
Editing, color and audio suite whose Studio edition adds Neural Engine AI tools for transcripts, subtitles and masking.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #2
- Tier
- S
- Score
- 85.3
Strengths
- A capable free edition covers editing, color grading and multi-user collaboration.
- Studio adds text-based editing, Magic Mask, smart reframing and voice isolation via the DaVinci Neural Engine.
- Studio is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
Considerations
- Its Neural Engine AI features require the paid Studio edition, not the free download.
- Reviewers describe a steep learning curve for newcomers.
Price
Free version; Studio (AI Neural Engine) $295 one-time
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 85.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 85.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 88.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
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Alternatives in Video Editing / Clips
- #1Adobe PremiereSScore 87.0Professional timeline editor with built-in AI for transcript-based cuts, captions, masking and clip extension.
- #3RiversideAScore 81.2Recording studio with a text-based editor and Magic Clips that turn long recordings into captioned social shorts.
- #4DescriptAScore 81.2All-in-one audio and video editor where editing text modifies the underlying media.