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Pitivi vs DaVinci Resolve: catalog facts
Pitivi	DaVinci Resolve
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Clean timeline editor suited to beginners Auto alignment and precise waveforms	Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference
Last stable release was in 2023 Linux only	Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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