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At a Glance
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
iMovie
iMovie
Star Rating
(545)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iMovie
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that iMovie excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite for beginners who appreciate its intuitive interface. In contrast, DaVinci Resolve, while powerful, has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its lower ease of use score of 7.8.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve shines in audio mixing capabilities, scoring 8.8, which is significantly higher than iMovie's score of 7.2. This makes DaVinci a better choice for users who prioritize high-quality audio production.
  • G2 users highlight that iMovie offers a more straightforward setup process, achieving a score of 9.4, while DaVinci Resolve's setup is rated lower at 7.9, indicating that users may face more challenges getting started with DaVinci.
  • Users on G2 note that DaVinci Resolve provides superior text animation features, scoring 8.2 compared to iMovie's 7.3. This is particularly appealing for users looking to create dynamic and engaging video content.
  • Reviewers say that iMovie's clip editing capabilities are robust, with a score of 8.9, but DaVinci Resolve edges ahead with a score of 9.1, making it the preferred option for users who require advanced editing features.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve's generative AI features, such as AI text generation and AI text-to-speech, are significantly more advanced, scoring 8.3 and 7.5 respectively, while iMovie's scores are much lower at 4.8 and 2.9, indicating a clear advantage for DaVinci in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
iMovie
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
iMovie
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
163
8.4
492
Ease of Use
7.8
165
8.9
498
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
9.4
39
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.2
126
8.3
324
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
7.5
494
Features by Category
8.7
361
7.8
1,560
Editing
8.9
41
7.2
175
7.6
23
6.9
100
8.3
40
7.3
169
8.3
33
7.6
140
9.1
35
7.7
156
9.2
42
8.9
192
8.8
40
8.1
185
Platform
9.0
40
8.2
168
9.1
40
8.2
174
8.5
27
7.6
101
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
iMovie
iMovie
DaVinci Resolve and iMovie are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
iMovie
iMovie has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.1%
iMovie
iMovie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.5%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
iMovie
iMovie
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Higher Education
5.4%
Entertainment
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Education Management
5.0%
Other
71.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

iMovie
iMovie
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It is pretty straight forward, user-friendly, easy to learn. Would recommend to any beginner video editor.

Most Helpful Critical Review
AG
Augusto G.
Verified User in Online Media

What I like least is the lack of flexibility in the resources that can be carried out. On the other hand, I love the templates but after making several videos they start to repeat themselves, that is, there are few templates.

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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
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
iMovie
iMovie Discussions
How to put text in image
4 comments
Jennie R.
JR
Putting in text is easiest with Titles, but you are limited to the styles iMovie gives you and the fonts they provide. If the Titles option works for you,...Read more
Is iMovie a paid app?
3 comments
Amey M.
AM
No, it comes with iOS on a Mac So it's free.Read more
Is iMovie completely free?
3 comments
Vivek P.
VP
Yes its completely FREE for Mac users. Read more