DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro Pricing (2026)
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DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro

Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026

DaVinci Resolve pricing ranges from $0–$295/month, while Final Cut Pro ranges from $0–$299.99/month. DaVinci Resolve is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Video Editing
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve stands out as the most cost-effective professional video editing solution,
verified 27d ago
$300 $399
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Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is Apple's professional video editing software, available as a $299.
verified 27d ago
$300 $399
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
DaVinci saves $99 vs Final · 25 seats
Cheapest $300
Spread 25%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Studio for iPad
$2.4K/yr
year 1 license · $8/seat
Apple Creator Studio (Education)
$897/yr
year 1 license · $3/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$300/yr
Vendr · n=134
Median annual
$399/yr
Vendr · n=90
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 5 sourced facts
2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 3 sourced facts
1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
No hidden costs documented
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

DaVinci
Final
Auto-renewal
✓ No
✓ No
Cancellation
—
N/A
Commitment
One-time purchase
One-time purchase
Price escalation
—
—
Can downgrade
✓ Yes
No
Based on 3 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9.4/5 (124)
Trustpilot
2.3/5 (24)
Best for
Hobbyists, YouTubers, and professionals who don't need advanced features
Watch out
Software bugs and crashes
TrustRadius
8.9/5 (134)
Best for
Mac users who prefer one-time purchase over subscriptions
Watch out
Motion graphics software not as mature as After Effects
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Video Editing

DaVinci Resolve

$0–$295
/month
3 plans · Free tier
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Video Editing

Final Cut Pro

$0–$299.99
/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro both operate in the video editing category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro
Free Free /month Free /one-time
Studio Free /one-time Free /one-time
Studio for iPad $7.91 /one-time $12.99 /month
Apple Creator Studio (Education) — $2.99 /month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

DaVinci Resolve

6 scenarios
$0
YouTube Content Creator
Free version has everything needed
$295
Professional Colorist
one-time for Studio + optional control panel ($595-$3,000)
$885
Video Production Studio
one-time (3 Studio licenses) - no ongoing subscription costs
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Final Cut Pro

3 scenarios
$299.99
Mac-Owning YouTuber
one-time (or $199 student) - paid off in 13 months vs Premiere Pro
$12.99/month
Multi-Disciplinary Creator
Creator Studio for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro
$899.97
Video Production Studio
one-time (3 licenses) - no ongoing subscription fees

Market Intelligence

DaVinci Resolve

Median annual cost
$300
Based on
134 deals

Final Cut Pro

Median annual cost
$399
Based on
90 deals

Contract Terms

Term DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro
Auto-renewal No No
Cancellation — N/A
Minimum commitment One-time purchase One-time purchase
Can downgrade Yes No

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