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DaVinci Resolve vs VEGAS Pro

Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026

DaVinci Resolve pricing ranges from $0–$295/month, while VEGAS Pro ranges from $19.99–$49.99/month. 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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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is free to use with no watermarks or time limits.
verified 6w ago
$300 $9.0K
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VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro is a Windows-only professional video editor with both subscription ($19.
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$300 $9.0K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
DaVinci saves $9.0K vs VEGAS · 25 seats
Cheapest $0
Spread 100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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DaVinci Resolve (Free)
$0/yr
year 1 license · $0/seat
VEGAS Pro Post
$9.0K/yr
year 1 license · $30/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
—
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 7 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 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
4 documented
  • Learning Curve
    1 source
  • Third-Party Plugins
    1 source
  • Hardware Upgrades
    1 source
  • Stock Footage & Cloud Storage
    1 source
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Contract terms

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

DaVinci
VEGAS
Auto-renewal
✓ No
Yes
Cancellation
—
up to one month before the end of the contract period
Commitment
None - one-time purchase for Studio
✓ annual commitment for monthly prices
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
TrustRadius
9.4out of 5 (26)
G2
4.6out of 5 (156)
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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VS
Video Editing

VEGAS Pro

$19.99–$49.99
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — DaVinci Resolve uses pricing while VEGAS Pro 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

VEGAS Pro

$19.99–$49.99 / month
See full VEGAS Pro pricing →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan DaVinci Resolve VEGAS Pro
DaVinci Resolve (Free) Free /month $19.99 /month
DaVinci Resolve Studio Custom $29.99 /month
DaVinci Resolve for iPad (Free) Free /month $49.99 /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

VEGAS Pro

G2
4.6out of 5 (156)
TrustRadius
9.4out of 10 (26)
Top complaints
  • Crashes and Instability
  • Customer Support
  • Performance Issues

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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VEGAS Pro 4 hidden costs

medium
Learning Curve
high
Third-Party Plugins
high
Hardware Upgrades
medium
Stock Footage & Cloud Storage
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Contract Terms

Term DaVinci Resolve VEGAS Pro
Auto-renewal No Yes
Cancellation — up to one month before the end of the contract period
Minimum commitment None - one-time purchase for Studio annual commitment for monthly prices
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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