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DaVinci Resolve vs Avid Media Composer: catalog facts
DaVinci Resolve	Avid Media Composer
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…	Paid Subscription from $259.99 per year for Standard, up to $899.99 per year for Enterprise.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference	Established editorial workflow for film and broadcast Shared projects on Avid NEXIS storage
Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download	Yearly subscription with no free tier shown Steep learning curve for newcomers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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