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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
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VideoPad
VideoPad
Star Rating
(32)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$69.95 1
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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 VideoPad's audio mixing capabilities are less robust, leading to a lower user satisfaction score.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve offers superior text animation features, scoring 8.2, which allows for more creative and dynamic title sequences compared to VideoPad, which lacks the same level of customization.
  • G2 users indicate that DaVinci Resolve's clip editing functionality is highly rated at 9.1, with features like multi-cam editing and advanced trimming options, whereas VideoPad's clip editing is simpler and may not meet the needs of more experienced editors.
  • Users on G2 highlight that DaVinci Resolve's format compatibility is rated at 9.1, supporting a wide range of video formats, which is crucial for professional workflows, while VideoPad's compatibility is more limited, potentially causing issues for users with diverse media sources.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's product direction is rated at 9.5, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates, while VideoPad's lower score of 7.4 suggests less frequent updates and innovation.
  • Users say that DaVinci Resolve's overall ease of use is rated at 7.8, which some find challenging due to its extensive features, while VideoPad's ease of use is slightly higher at 7.9, making it more accessible for beginners, though at the cost of advanced functionality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
VideoPad
Master's Edition
$69.95
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Free Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
VideoPad
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
163
8.6
27
Ease of Use
7.8
165
7.9
27
Ease of Setup
8.1
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.8
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
126
7.5
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
157
7.4
27
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
VideoPad
VideoPad
DaVinci Resolve and VideoPad are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
VideoPad
VideoPad 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%
VideoPad
VideoPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.5%
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%
VideoPad
VideoPad
Real Estate
10.0%
Media Production
10.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
E-Learning
6.7%
Education Management
6.7%
Other
60.0%
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...

VideoPad
VideoPad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cindy M.
CM
Cindy M.
Verified User in Hospitality

It was effortless for a novice like myself to use with the controls being reasonably intuitive. I started the video with no idea how I would do what I wanted or if it was possible. I was able to figure out how to accomplish what I needed to and much more...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

It is very limiting in its functionality. I prefer software similar to Adobe Creative Cloud. I tried this because I needed a cheap option. Not really a fan.

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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
VideoPad
VideoPad Discussions
como adquirir un mayor conocimiento de este software?
1 comment
Jade C.
JC
Hello Brayan, thank you for your comment. Here is our video tutorial page: https://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/es/tutorial.html Here is our software...Read more
Can VideoPad edit audio as well as video?
1 comment
Official Response from VideoPad
Yes. VideoPad has many handy audio editing tools that let you fade-in, fade-out, mix or adjust the volume of audio clips. For more information, see the...Read more
Can I change the speed of my videos or play them backwards?
1 comment
Official Response from VideoPad
Yes. This is easy to do with VideoPad.Read more