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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
Kapwing
Kapwing
Star Rating
(37)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kapwing
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, while Kapwing falls slightly behind at 8.1. Reviewers mention that DaVinci's Fairlight audio tools provide a professional-grade experience, making it ideal for detailed audio work.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve offers superior clip editing capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Kapwing's 7.0. Users say that the advanced timeline features and precision editing tools in DaVinci make it a favorite among professional editors.
  • G2 users highlight that DaVinci Resolve's text animation features score 8.2, significantly outperforming Kapwing's 6.3. Users report that the extensive options for dynamic text effects in DaVinci allow for more creative freedom in video projects.
  • Users on G2 note that DaVinci Resolve has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.2, while Kapwing's support is rated at 7.4. Reviewers mention that DaVinci's community forums and extensive documentation provide valuable resources for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers mention that Kapwing shines in ease of use, scoring 8.9 compared to DaVinci Resolve's 7.8. Users say that Kapwing's intuitive interface and straightforward tools make it accessible for beginners and those looking for quick edits.
  • Users report that DaVinci Resolve has a better product direction with a score of 9.5, while Kapwing's score is 7.9. G2 users mention that DaVinci's regular updates and feature enhancements reflect a commitment to evolving with user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
Kapwing
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
Kapwing
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
163
8.3
23
Ease of Use
7.8
165
8.6
23
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
8.1
8
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
7.8
6
Quality of Support
8.2
126
6.9
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
7.5
23
Features by Category
8.7
361
6.0
86
Editing
8.9
41
7.1
8
7.6
23
6.5
9
8.3
40
5.7
9
8.3
33
5.6
8
9.1
35
5.9
9
9.2
42
6.3
10
8.8
40
6.1
9
Platform
9.0
40
6.1
9
9.1
40
6.3
9
8.5
27
4.2
6
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Kapwing
Kapwing
DaVinci Resolve and Kapwing are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
Kapwing
Kapwing 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%
Kapwing
Kapwing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.7%
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%
Kapwing
Kapwing
Marketing and Advertising
34.3%
Music
5.7%
Graphic Design
5.7%
Education Management
5.7%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
42.9%
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...

Kapwing
Kapwing
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

The transcribing and captions that are added are pretty spot on and great to use. The music library is pretty good as well!

Most Helpful Critical Review
PL
Paul L.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

I had a deeply disappointing experience with Kapwing. The platform was riddled with technical issues—stalled exports and long delays—that made it nearly impossible to complete my project. When I reached out for support, I found their no-refund policy...

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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
Kapwing
Kapwing Discussions
Is there a way to fade audio that I'm not getting?
2 comments
Kim R.
KR
Yes, click on your music and go to effects on the right hand side and click on fade and you can make it slow or fast fade and you can split your song clip...Read more
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Kapwing has no more discussions with answers