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DaVinci Resolve vs CyberLink PowerDirector

Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026

DaVinci Resolve pricing ranges from $0–$295/month, while CyberLink PowerDirector ranges from $6.25–$8.33/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 is free to use with no watermarks or time limits.
verified 6w ago
$300 $2.5K
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CyberLink PowerDirector
CyberLink PowerDirector costs $5.
verified 6w ago
$300 $2.5K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
DaVinci saves $2.5K vs CyberLink · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
DaVinci Resolve (Free)
$0/yr
year 1 license · $0/seat
Director Suite 365
$2.5K/yr
year 1 license · $8/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$300/yr
Vendr · n=134
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
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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 15 sourced facts
11 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo 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
5 documented
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio One-Time License Cost
    $295-$300
    3 sources
  • Speed Editor / Hardware Add-On Costs
    $100-$300
    1 source
  • No Free Support for Free Version Users
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Poor Support Experience Even for Paid License Holders
    5-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Linux AAC Codec Not Included
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
4 documented
  • AI Credits
    $0.10 per credit
    1 source
  • Hardware Upgrades
    1 source
  • Feature Upgrades for Perpetual Licenses
    1 source
  • Reinstallation for Trial Users
    1 source
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Contract terms

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

DaVinci
CyberLink
Auto-renewal
✓ No
Yes
Cancellation
—
30 days of the initial subscription start date
Commitment
None - one-time purchase for Studio
✓ monthly or annually
Price escalation
No subscription pricing; Studio upgrades between major versions may require repurchase, though users are not obligated to upgrade
—
Can downgrade
✓ Yes
—
Based on 2 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
9.4out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
1.8out of 5 (23)
Best for
Hobbyists, YouTubers, and professionals who don't need advanced AI or 8K features
Watch out
Unresponsive or unhelpful customer support for both free and paid users
G2
4.4out of 5 (57)
Best for
Individual creators who want a full-featured subscription with ongoing AI updates
Watch out
Crashes and Instability
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Video Editing

DaVinci Resolve

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

CyberLink PowerDirector

$6.25–$8.33
/month
2 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan DaVinci Resolve CyberLink PowerDirector
DaVinci Resolve (Free) Free /month $5.83 /month
DaVinci Resolve Studio Custom $8.33 /month
DaVinci Resolve for iPad (Free) Free /month —
DaVinci Resolve Studio for iPad Custom —

What Users Say

DaVinci Resolve

Trustpilot
1.8out of 5 (23)
TrustRadius
9.4out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Unresponsive or unhelpful customer support for both free and paid users
  • Frequent bugs and crashes, especially in recent versions
  • Steep learning curve and unintuitive UX for new users

CyberLink PowerDirector

G2
4.4out of 5 (57)
Top complaints
  • Crashes and Instability
  • Performance and Lag
  • Customer Support

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

DaVinci Resolve 6 hidden costs

medium
DaVinci Resolve Studio One-Time License Cost $295-$300
low
Speed Editor / Hardware Add-On Costs $100-$300
medium
No Free Support for Free Version Users 5-15% of license costs
high
Poor Support Experience Even for Paid License Holders 5-20% of license costs
medium
Linux AAC Codec Not Included 5-10% of license costs
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CyberLink PowerDirector 4 hidden costs

medium
AI Credits $0.10 per credit
medium
Hardware Upgrades
medium
Feature Upgrades for Perpetual Licenses
low
Reinstallation for Trial Users
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Contract Terms

Term DaVinci Resolve CyberLink PowerDirector
Auto-renewal No Yes
Cancellation — 30 days of the initial subscription start date
Minimum commitment None - one-time purchase for Studio monthly or annually
Price escalation No subscription pricing; Studio upgrades between major versions may require repurchase, though users are not obligated to upgrade —
Can downgrade Yes —

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