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DaVinci Resolve vs Shotcut

Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026

DaVinci Resolve pricing ranges from $0–$295/month, while Shotcut uses custom pricing. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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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.
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Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux with full
verified 11w ago
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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
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
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 16 sourced facts
14 hidden-cost · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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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
5 documented
  • Hardware Requirements
    1 source
  • Storage
    1 source
  • Learning Curve
    1 source
  • Third-Party Plugins/Assets
    1 source
  • Internet Access
    1 source
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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
Trustpilot
2.8out of 5 (20)
G2
4.2out of 5 (42)
Watch out
Confusing and Outdated Interface
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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

Shotcut

Custom pricing
/month
1 plan · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — DaVinci Resolve uses pricing while Shotcut uses Per-seat subscription pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

DaVinci Resolve

$0–$295 / month
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vs
Per-seat subscription

Shotcut

Custom pricing
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan DaVinci Resolve Shotcut
DaVinci Resolve (Free) Free /month Free /month
DaVinci Resolve Studio Custom —
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

Shotcut

G2
4.2out of 5 (42)
Trustpilot
2.8out of 5 (20)
Top complaints
  • Confusing and Outdated Interface
  • Performance and Stability Issues
  • Limited Transitions and Filters

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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Shotcut 14 hidden costs

high
Hardware Requirements
medium
Storage
medium
Learning Curve
low
Third-Party Plugins/Assets
low
Internet Access
See all Shotcut hidden costs →

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