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Adobe Premiere Pro vs DaVinci Resolve
Premiere Pro is a separate editor without built-in color, VFX and audio suites in one app.
Adobe Premiere ProProfessional video editing software
DaVinci ResolveVideo editing, color, VFX and audio in one appWhich to pick
Pick Adobe Premiere Pro if you want…
- AI-enhanced video editing and cross-device workflow
- Traditional NLE with Adobe ecosystem
- Integrations with iPhone, Android or Adobe Express (on Adobe Premiere Pro's list, not DaVinci Resolve's)
Pick DaVinci Resolve if you want…
- Unified post-production workflow
- A free plan to start with (DaVinci Resolve (Free))
- Integrations with Windows, Linux or audio plugins (on DaVinci Resolve's list, not Adobe Premiere Pro's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Adobe Premiere Pro:Adobe Premiere is professional video editing software with AI-powered tools for editing, effects, audio, and mobile workflow.
- DaVinci Resolve:DaVinci Resolve is an all-in-one post-production suite for editing, color, VFX, audio and photo work.
- Best for
- Adobe Premiere Pro:AI-enhanced video editing and cross-device workflow
- DaVinci Resolve:Unified post-production workflow
- Who it’s for
- Adobe Premiere Pro:Video editors, filmmakers, and content creators needing desktop-grade editing.
- DaVinci Resolve:Video editors, colorists, VFX artists and audio engineers on Mac, Windows or Linux.
- Pricing
- Adobe Premiere Pro:Paid
- DaVinci Resolve:Freemium
- Plans
- Adobe Premiere Pro:—
- DaVinci Resolve:DaVinci Resolve (Free) $0
- Works with
- Adobe Premiere Pro:iPhone, Android, Adobe Express, Frame.io, Adobe Firefly
- DaVinci Resolve:Windows, Linux, audio plugins
Adobe Premiere Pro features
- AI Text-Based Editing. Generate rough cuts by editing transcribed text directly on the timeline.
- Object Mask. AI automatically masks and tracks subjects, reducing rotoscoping time.
- Generative Extend. Extend clips, add frames, and generate ambient sound using Adobe Firefly AI.
- Media Intelligence Search. Find clips by describing them in natural language.
- Enhance Speech. Improve dialogue clarity by removing background noise with AI.
- Color Mode (beta). Advanced color grading system built for editors within Premiere.
DaVinci Resolve features
- Multi-page workspace. Separate pages for Cut, Edit, Fusion, Color, Fairlight, Photo and Deliver let you switch tasks instantly.
- AI Neural Engine. AI tools for facial recognition, smart reframing, object detection, auto-color and more.
- Collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud. Real-time local and remote multi-user editing, color, VFX and audio collaboration.
- Resolve FX library. Over 100 GPU-accelerated video and film effects usable across all pages.
- Fairlight audio suite. Supports up to 2,000 tracks, immersive 3D audio, AI-driven voice isolation and music remixing.
- Fusion node-based VFX. 2D/3D compositing, tracking, rotoscoping and motion-graphics tools within the same app.
- Photo page. Hollywood-grade color tools for RAW stills with tethered capture and AI enhancements.
- Extensive format support. Import, manage and deliver any major video, audio or image format with customizable encoding.
Adobe Premiere Pro vs DaVinci Resolve FAQ
Is Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve free?+
Adobe Premiere Pro is paid, with a free trial. DaVinci Resolve has a free plan (DaVinci Resolve (Free)) and paid plans.
Do Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Adobe Premiere Pro lists iPhone, Android, Adobe Express, Frame.io and 1 more; DaVinci Resolve lists Windows, Linux and audio plugins.
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