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DaVinci Resolve vs PowerDirector: catalog facts
DaVinci Resolve	PowerDirector
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…	Freemium A free download is offered; PowerDirector 365 is sold as a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference	AI editor that turns a text description into a timeline Object removal, background removal and stabilization tools
Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download	Full features require a paid subscription Closed source and tied to CyberLink's product line
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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