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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
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenShot 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, providing advanced features like Fairlight audio tools, which reviewers mention significantly enhance sound quality and editing precision.
  • Reviewers mention that OpenShot Video Editor shines in ease of use, scoring 9.0, making it a preferred choice for beginners who appreciate its intuitive interface and straightforward editing capabilities.
  • G2 users highlight that DaVinci Resolve's clip editing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.1, with features like multi-cam editing and advanced trimming options that users say are essential for professional-grade projects.
  • Users on G2 report that OpenShot's text animation features score 8.2, allowing for easy creation of dynamic titles and captions, which reviewers say is particularly beneficial for quick video projects.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's format compatibility is impressive, scoring 9.1, supporting a wide range of video formats, which users say is crucial for working with diverse media sources.
  • Users say that while DaVinci Resolve has a steeper learning curve, its product direction is strong with a score of 9.5, indicating ongoing improvements and features that users report are aligned with industry trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
OpenShot Video Editor
No pricing available
Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
OpenShot Video Editor
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
163
8.9
26
Ease of Use
7.8
165
9.0
26
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
126
8.3
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
8.5
24
Features by Category
8.7
361
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
41
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor
DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot Video Editor are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor 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%
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
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%
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor
Education Management
13.3%
Media Production
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Graphic Design
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Other
50.0%
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...

OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dinithi N.
DN
Dinithi N.
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

Currently, I'm using this software to create my video tutorial. This software is easy to install. I have learned to create videos within few hours. We can write headings or titles in so many languages, and there are few effects and transitions in the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

My main issue has been that for any new video clip added, you have to manually reorganize your project to give it space. I have also not found how to mark the beginning and end of each clip which would be helpful instead of manually doing it.

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OpenShot Video Editor
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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
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor Discussions
Which other software can I use for video editing since we would like to integrate this tool?
2 comments
Verified User
G2
You can also use Filmora Video EditorRead more
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OpenShot Video Editor has no more discussions with answers