--- description: Review of DaVinci Resolve Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: DaVinci Resolve | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Editing Software](/directory/4729/video-editing/software) > [DaVinci Resolve](/software/251959/davinci-resolve) # DaVinci Resolve Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/251959/davinci-resolve Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/251959/davinci-resolve?page=2) > DaVinci Resolve is an on-premise video editing software designed to help professionals and new users streamline image processing, audio editing, 3D audio workflows, and more. Key features include non-linear editing, smart editing, advanced color corrector, cinematic visual effects, audio post production, and smart metadata management. Teams using DaVinci Resolve's edit page can manage editing for larger projects such as television shows, feature films, commercials, streaming, documentaries, and more using context-sensitive automatic trimming tools, customizable keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop editing, and a library of titles, effects, and transitions that can be added and animated according to individual requirements. Additionally, the cut page enables professionals to edit multicam programs and create synchronized cut aways. The color page of DaVinci Resolve allows users to adjust temperature, midtone detail, contrast, saturation, and more using a wide range of primary and secondary color grading features, such as qualifiers, PowerWindows, advanced HDR grading tools, and others. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 266 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 266 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Blackmagic Design ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$295.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: DaVinci Resolve is available across two pricing tiers, outlined below. DaVinci Resolve: it is available for free. DaVinci Resolve Studio: it is available at $357.01. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, India ## Features - 3D Video Editing - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Animations & Transitions - Audio Capture - Audio Mixing - Brand Overlay - Collaboration Tools - Color Grading - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Image Editing - Media Library - Motion Tracking - Multimedia Support - Preview Functionality - Speed Adjustment - Split/Merge - Supports HD Resolution ## Integrations (1 total) - Frame.io ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4729/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Adobe After Effects](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/352885/adobe-after-effects) — 4.7/5 (445 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Become Professional for free" — 5.0/5 > **Rasoul** | *20 March 2026* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's an amazing tool where you can edit videos from super simple style to production style in just one app. It has nice transitions and supports several media layers. it also supports green screen removal which is so cool. > > **Cons**: Some minor features are not available in free version and you must buy the paid product. I would have prefered also to have more classic transitions > > Strong product with a lot of capabilities which everyone who creates/edits videos must use \! It's free ----- ### "Spectacular value" — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *21 January 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very fully featured, powerful and really great value for money. The full studio version is a one off cost without an ongoing subscription. > > **Cons**: Nothing to say against Resolve. It's just as good, if not better, than software costing many times as much. ----- ### "Davinci's a powerful program that can edit in 8k, but do you need all that?" — 3.0/5 > **Andrew** | *21 July 2022* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that even in the free version you can edit in a resolution that most people don't even have in their living room. The 30k or whatever the paid version has was overkill for me but the color correction alone practically pays for itself because it will fix any kind of lighting mistake and i mean any. Next best thing are the graphics and sound effects which are far superior to anything else on the market. > > **Cons**: I found it has a steep learning curve if you haven't been around for the previous 16 to 17 versions. Even the tutorials need tutorials, its ridiculous\! > > It's a tough sell for me being a "weekend warrior" with a lot of other "non editing" stuff to do as it takes time to learn as well as the actual editing. ----- ### "A good editing tool but not user friendly" — 4.0/5 > **Angelo** | *24 November 2023* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The price was why I choose it at first, then after using it for a while I found it having a plenty of tools in the same box. I still use it since 2017. I Use the studio version which has good tools and permit me to complete a work even I'm alone. > > **Cons**: It's not very user friendly. The UI is not very easy to understand and to much tools are fit in a single screen. Unless I'm not able to discover it the different UI sections are not detachable so Timeline area results sacrificed unless do you have two monitor and move timeline to one of them. > > I was an Avid media composer user for long time then convinced by a friend I switched to DaVinci Resolve in 2017. The learning curve it's very steep and after these years I still need to go back to the user manual for finding functions not so easy to discover. It's a great gear for colorists but not so easy for making simple editing. It can be improved under many points for instance is not backward compatible so must keep a backup of your project in case of. Difficult to use in a laptop and I use it in a 17" FHD laptop. Anyhow as any software cannot satisfy everyone. I go on use it because at least the updates price (zero) is still fitting my pocket. ----- ### "high powered professional video editing software... for free\!" — 5.0/5 > **Cushi** | *14 January 2023* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best thing about DaVinci Resolve is that it is a free software. It is extremely rare to find such a powerful professional grade software available for free. It is worth noting that not all features are available in the free version, although essentially every necessity is available. This is not iMove or Windows Movie Maker. This is actual world class editing software available for you to download today. There is a significant learning curve though, so if you are already used to another software, the time investment to learn a new software may not be worth your while. i.e, if you will easily use up over $299 of your time to learn this software in a basic way, so if you're already a master at Final Cut Pro, it would make more sense to pay the $299 to purchase it. > > **Cons**: In general, there are not many cons to this software. It has everything I could ever think of needing to make high quality video edits and much more than I'd ever use. The learning curve is probably the most difficult thing about using this software. It isn't as user friendly as Final Cut Pro, for example, but if one takes the time to do the necessary tutorials or takes a course, they will overcome that difficulty in due time. > > I enjoyed using DaVinci Resolve, although at this point I have decided to move back to Final Cut Pro as I am more familiar with the software and interface. DaVinci resolved has allowed me to create high quality videos for free which was a necessity as my budget did not allow for the purchase of Final Cut Pro for some time. I use the software to make YouTube videos, Instagram reels and other forms of social media video content as well as filming eCourses. ----- Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/251959/davinci-resolve?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/251959/davinci-resolve) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data