Shotcut vs DaVinci Resolve: catalog facts
 Shotcut |  DaVinci Resolve |
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Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising… |
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off… |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Native editing of hundreds of formats through FFmpeg, with no import or transcode step
- Multi-format timelines: different resolutions and frame rates in one project
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- Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application
- The colour grading tools are the industry reference
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- The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable
- Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips
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- Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle
- Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
Account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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