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At a Glance
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(199)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Star Rating
(55)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VSDC Free Video Editor
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve excels in audio mixing with a score of 8.8, highlighting its advanced Fairlight audio tools, while VSDC Free Video Editor, lacking in this area, does not offer the same level of audio editing capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's clip editing features are robust, scoring 9.1, with users praising its precision and flexibility, whereas VSDC Free Video Editor, with a lower score, is noted for being less intuitive in clip management.
  • G2 users indicate that DaVinci Resolve shines in text animation, scoring 8.2, with many appreciating its variety of customizable text effects, while VSDC Free Video Editor falls short in this area, receiving mixed reviews on its text capabilities.
  • Users on G2 highlight that DaVinci Resolve's time mapping feature, scoring 8.2, allows for intricate speed adjustments, which is a significant advantage over VSDC Free Video Editor, where users report limitations in this functionality.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's overlays and watermarks feature scores an impressive 9.0, with users praising its ease of use and variety of options, while VSDC Free Video Editor does not provide the same level of flexibility, leading to user frustration.
  • Users say that DaVinci Resolve's product direction is highly rated at 9.5, indicating a strong commitment to updates and new features, whereas VSDC Free Video Editor's lower score of 6.6 suggests users feel less confident about its future development.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
VSDC Free Video Editor
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
VSDC Free Video Editor
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
164
8.4
35
Ease of Use
7.8
166
7.6
35
Ease of Setup
8.2
28
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
8.0
18
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
127
8.3
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
15
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
158
6.7
32
Features by Category
8.6
43
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
42
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve and VSDC Free Video Editor are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Reviewers' Industry
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
20.5%
Marketing and Advertising
12.3%
Entertainment
8.7%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.2%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
44.6%
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Entertainment
7.5%
Retail
3.8%
Religious Institutions
3.8%
Other
69.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
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...

VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

The program was easy to utilize! I was able to begin working on my project immediately without consulting the internet for more information. It was a great alternative to the paid options.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
GH
Verified User in Animation

Could have more features to produce more professional videos

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Discussions
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
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
CP
No, it is not a question.Read more
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor Discussions
Is VSDC free video editor good?
2 comments
WI
Yes. I was able to make some Hollywood-level effects. It is up to you, how good you are at editing and what tricks you have.Read more
Is VSDC editor free?
1 comment
WI
It is totally free, no editing/exporting limits, or watermarks. The paid version has the advantage of HW acceleration and some very advanced properties of...Read more
How many types of quality of video VSDC provide?
1 comment
WI
It supports formats from 360p up to 4K and the latest H.265/HEVC.Read more