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DaVinci Resolve vs VSDC Free Video Editor: catalog facts
DaVinci Resolve	VSDC Free Video Editor
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…	Free The free edition has no watermark or export limits; a separate Pro edition is sold.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference	Exports up to 4K with no watermark Color grading tools with LUTs and scopes
Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download	Windows only Not open source
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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