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At a Glance
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Star Rating
(1,600)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(198)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Premiere Pro excels in "Clip Editing" with a score of 9.6, making it a favorite for those who prioritize detailed editing capabilities. In contrast, DaVinci Resolve, while still strong at 9.1, is noted for its more complex interface which can be a hurdle for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Audio Mixing" feature, rated at 8.7, provides a user-friendly experience, allowing for seamless integration of soundtracks and effects. DaVinci Resolve, rated slightly higher at 8.8, is praised for its advanced audio capabilities but may require a steeper learning curve.
  • G2 users highlight that DaVinci Resolve shines in "Format Compatibility" with a score of 9.1, supporting a wider range of file formats compared to Adobe Premiere Pro's 8.9. This makes DaVinci a preferred choice for users working with diverse media types.
  • Users on G2 report that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.0, which is higher than DaVinci Resolve's 7.8. This suggests that Premiere Pro may be more accessible for users who are new to video editing.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's "Generative AI" features, particularly in "AI Text Generation" (8.3), are more advanced compared to Adobe Premiere Pro's 7.7, indicating a stronger focus on AI-driven tools for content creation in DaVinci Resolve.
  • Users say that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Titles and Captions" feature, rated at 9.1, is highly regarded for its ease of use and customization options, while DaVinci Resolve's score of 8.8 suggests it may not offer the same level of user-friendly options for text overlays.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Premiere Pro
No pricing available
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Premiere Pro
No trial information available
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,367
9.3
163
Ease of Use
8.0
1,374
7.8
165
Ease of Setup
8.4
206
8.1
27
Ease of Admin
8.4
158
7.8
17
Quality of Support
8.1
1,163
8.2
126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
151
8.8
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,342
9.5
157
Features by Category
8.8
1,306
8.7
361
Editing
8.7
140
8.9
41
8.7
122
7.6
23
8.4
132
8.3
40
8.7
132
8.3
33
8.9
128
9.1
35
9.6
138
9.2
42
9.1
135
8.8
40
Platform
8.7
132
9.0
40
8.8
136
9.1
40
8.2
111
8.5
27
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro has no unique categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.6%
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Production
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Entertainment
5.3%
Design
5.3%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Other
64.1%
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
20.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Entertainment
8.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.2%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
44.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joshua K.
JK
Joshua K.
Verified User in Internet

Adobe Premiere is easy to jump into. It's built off the video-editing principals; timeline, cutting, slide edits, ripple edits, etc. An enormous amount of hotkeys allows dedicated users to edit with speed. Another feature I like best is the real-time...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kira B.
KB
Kira B.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

Ugh. Where do I start!?! Like I said, if you're a professional that has used FCP or MC and know how you can pop into either of these and quickly figure it out, this is not one that falls in that category. Every action takes a laboriously long time and...

DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Akia R.
AR
Akia R.
Verified User in Computer Games

The interface is quite modern. It takes some getting used to, but once you know your way around, it becomes a breeze. There are a lot of features to play around with in Resolve, so you should have fun tinkering with various aspects of your video. I also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Josiah S.
JS
Josiah S.
Verified User in Media Production

There are several bugs but I'll mainly focus on this one in particular. My computer has no spec issues, and runs every single other video editing software in existence with perfect precision and speed. Davinci Resolve, on the other hand, crashes and closes...

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Adobe Premiere Pro
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DaVinci Resolve
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Discussions
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Discussions
How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?
4 comments
23
Color correct one individual clip, and then copy the effect from that clip (lumetri color or whatever color correction effect you are using). Then you can...Read more
Why not combine After Effect into same software?
4 comments
Shawn S.
SS
One main reason is that they technically use two different render engines. While the idea makes complete sense to have them under the same roof, it would be...Read more
How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?
4 comments
Alan G.
AG
It sounds like you're battling with inadequate hardware, and you won't improve render times significantly without upgrading. Rendering video uses a lot of...Read more
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 comments
KF
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
why has davinci resolve 16 got so many problems? is it in the Hope's users will upgrade?
1 comment
Luis Enrique R.
LR
I think it's mainly because their main product it's not video editor, but color correction and around that, they built a capable video editor that perhaps,...Read more
he been dancing on that nigga like he mean it bro just tryna make some money plox lmao hehehe i do love kid so much oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow
1 comment
Cassandra P.
CP
No, it is not a question.Read more