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The best DaVinci Resolve alternatives

Professional editing and colour grading, free. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
DaVinci Resolve (the app you have)FreeMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone-
Adobe Premiere ProPremiere $22.99/monthMac, Windows, iPhoneyou run a small business
CapCutFreeEverywhereyou need it on Android and the web
DescriptFree planMac, Windows, Webyou need it on the web
InShotFreeiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
Final Cut ProMac one-time purchase $299.99. Apple Creator Studio subscription $12.99/month or $129/year, 30-day free...Appleyou use Apple devices
KineMasterFreeiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
Funimate Video & Motion EditorFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
VivaCutFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
1

Adobe Premiere Pro

Premiere $22.99/month; Creative Cloud Pro $69.99/month; students $19.99/month first year

Industry-standard video editor from Adobe for film, TV and online video, sold by subscription alone or in Creative Cloud Pro.

Pick it if you run a small business and you need it on every device.

PaidMacWindowsiPhone
2

CapCut

Free; Pro subscription

Easy video editor for shorts, reels and TikToks, with auto captions.

Pick it if you need it on Android and the web and you are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3

Descript

Free plan; paid plans

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.

Pick it if you need it on the web and you want AI built in.

Free planMacWindowsWeb
5

Final Cut Pro

Mac one-time purchase $299.99. Apple Creator Studio subscription $12.99/month or $129/year, 30-day free...
Final Cut Pro screenshot from the Mac App Store

Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad, sold as a one-time Mac purchase or in the Apple Creator Studio subscription.

Pick it if you use Apple devices.

PaidMaciPhone
8

VivaCut

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
VivaCut screenshot from the App Store

Video editor with layers and effects.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to DaVinci Resolve by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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