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DaVinci Resolve

Editing, color, effects and audio in one desktop app

Adobe Premiere

Desktop editing connected to Adobe's creative tools

Prices & plans

Published prices keep their original currency and billing terms. Taxes, promotions and checkout prices can differ.

DaVinci Resolve

Free

Free desktop edition

AvailabilityGlobal download

Check the codec and OS requirements for your footage.

Source

DaVinci Resolve Studio

USD 236.00 once

Listed individual software purchase

AvailabilityUnited States

Promotional US offer checked on 26 October 2026: US$236, reduced from US$295. The promotion end date, taxes and final checkout were not verified. Separate cloud services are excluded.

Source

DaVinci Resolve Studio

SGD 305.00 once

Listed individual software purchase

AvailabilitySingapore

Promotional Singapore offer checked on 26 October 2026: S$305, reduced from S$375. The promotion end date, final tax treatment and checkout were not verified. Use this displayed regional price rather than calculating a discount from the banner.

Source

Adobe Premiere

Premiere individual: observed Australian offer

AUD 35.99/month

Annual commitment, billed monthly

AvailabilityAustralia offer returned by the generic page

Observed 17 September 2026. The page stated GST included and A$431.88 per year. This retained Australian observation is not a US or Singapore quote. Final checkout was not performed.

Source

Premiere individual: observed US offer

USD 22.99/month

Annual commitment, billed monthly

AvailabilityUnited States

Observed 19 September 2026. Monthly payments belong to an annual contract. Check the applicable cancellation terms. Taxes and final checkout were not verified.

Source 1 Source 2

Premiere individual: Singapore quote

Check current price

Verify monthly versus annual commitment

AvailabilitySingapore

A Singapore offer was not verified. The dated US and Australian offers are not converted into SGD.

Source

Features and limits

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16 features

Row headings group related topics. Each answer keeps its specific scope. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.

Platforms

DaVinci Resolve

Desktop platforms

Windows, macOS and Linux.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Desktop platforms

Windows and macOS; Premiere mobile is a separate application scope.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Requirements scope

DaVinci Resolve

Documented generation

The live product overview identifies DaVinci Resolve 21.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Requirements scope

Technical requirements cover Premiere 26.x through 26.5.2.

Vendor documentedSource

Free plan limits

DaVinci Resolve

Free edition boundary

Vendor describes virtually all 8-bit formats through UHD 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps.

This is not a complete codec matrix. Exact container, codec, bit depth and OS exceptions still need checking.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Free access

A seven-day trial is offered; there is no ongoing free desktop tier in the checked plans.

Vendor documentedSource

Export

DaVinci Resolve

Studio output

Studio adds support described as 10-bit video up to 120 fps and resolutions beyond 4K.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Direct export formats

Adobe lists direct export options including ProRes, image formats and project interchange formats.

This list supplements Media Encoder formats. It does not establish playback quality or speed.

Vendor documentedSource

AI features

DaVinci Resolve

Paid AI and finishing

Studio lists text-based editing, Magic Mask and temporal or AI spatial noise reduction.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Adobe Premiere

Transcript editing

Text-Based Editing lets the editor build cuts from a transcript.

Vendor documentedSource

Collaboration

DaVinci Resolve

Shared projects

Local and remote project libraries support multi-user work; Blackmagic Cloud is a separate option.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Review and collaboration

Frame.io review and Team Projects are documented.

Vendor documentedSource

Color controls

DaVinci Resolve

Color workflow

Dedicated color workspace with curves, qualifiers, tracking and node-based adjustments.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Color controls

Lumetri tools provide curves, secondaries and color settings.

The newly promoted Color Mode is marked beta and is not treated as a stable-release capability.

Vendor documentedSource

After Effects handoff

DaVinci Resolve

Compositing

Fusion provides a node-based effects workspace within Resolve.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

After Effects handoff

Dynamic Link connects After Effects and Premiere without an intermediate render.

Check compatible app versions and separate After Effects entitlement.

Vendor documentedSource

Audio post-production

DaVinci Resolve

Audio post-production

Fairlight provides an integrated audio editing and mixing workspace.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Not yet verified for this product.

Project portability

DaVinci Resolve

Timeline interchange

Blackmagic documents interoperability with Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Media Composer workflows.

No project round trip was tested. Check the destination's supported interchange version and effects.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Project interchange

Direct export includes AAF, EDL, OMF and Final Cut Pro XML.

An exchange format does not guarantee that every effect or title transfers. No CapCut project conversion was tested.

Vendor documentedSource

Official learning materials

DaVinci Resolve

Official learning materials

Blackmagic publishes training videos and downloadable training books with project files.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Not yet verified for this product.

Captions

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Captions

Caption tracks can be burned into the picture, exported as sidecar files or embedded in supported formats.

Text-Based Editing changes the cut; Adobe documents caption generation as a separate step on the final sequence. Accuracy was not measured.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Offline use

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Disconnected team work

Team Projects documents offline editing with cloud synchronization on reconnection.

Adobe scopes this to temporary interruptions and advises against extended disconnected Team Projects work. It is not an indefinite offline license or generative-services promise.

Vendor documentedSource

Price boundary

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Price boundary

The US page showed US$22.99 per month on 19 September 2026. A$35.99 per month was observed on 17 September. Both were annual commitments.

Different regional observations, not equivalent global quotes. The Australian page stated GST included. US taxes and a Singapore offer remain unverified.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Individual-plan storage

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Individual-plan storage

The retrieved individual-plan comparison lists 100 GB cloud storage.

Vendor documentedSource

Subscription commitment

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Subscription commitment

The observed US individual offer is an annual contract with monthly payments, not a cancel-any-month quote.

Adobe describes different cancellation treatment for annual and month-to-month plans. Check the actual regional contract before purchase.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Feature comparison
Feature	DaVinci Resolve	Adobe Premiere
Platforms	Desktop platforms Windows, macOS and Linux. Vendor documentedSource	Desktop platforms Windows and macOS; Premiere mobile is a separate application scope. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Requirements scope	Documented generation The live product overview identifies DaVinci Resolve 21. Vendor documentedSource	Requirements scope Technical requirements cover Premiere 26.x through 26.5.2. Vendor documentedSource
Free plan limits	Free edition boundary Vendor describes virtually all 8-bit formats through UHD 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps. This is not a complete codec matrix. Exact container, codec, bit depth and OS exceptions still need checking. Vendor documentedSource	Free access A seven-day trial is offered; there is no ongoing free desktop tier in the checked plans. Vendor documentedSource
Export	Studio output Studio adds support described as 10-bit video up to 120 fps and resolutions beyond 4K. Vendor documentedSource	Direct export formats Adobe lists direct export options including ProRes, image formats and project interchange formats. This list supplements Media Encoder formats. It does not establish playback quality or speed. Vendor documentedSource
AI features	Paid AI and finishing Studio lists text-based editing, Magic Mask and temporal or AI spatial noise reduction. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2	Transcript editing Text-Based Editing lets the editor build cuts from a transcript. Vendor documentedSource
Collaboration	Shared projects Local and remote project libraries support multi-user work; Blackmagic Cloud is a separate option. Vendor documentedSource	Review and collaboration Frame.io review and Team Projects are documented. Vendor documentedSource
Color controls	Color workflow Dedicated color workspace with curves, qualifiers, tracking and node-based adjustments. Vendor documentedSource	Color controls Lumetri tools provide curves, secondaries and color settings. The newly promoted Color Mode is marked beta and is not treated as a stable-release capability. Vendor documentedSource
After Effects handoff	Compositing Fusion provides a node-based effects workspace within Resolve. Vendor documentedSource	After Effects handoff Dynamic Link connects After Effects and Premiere without an intermediate render. Check compatible app versions and separate After Effects entitlement. Vendor documentedSource
Audio post-production	Audio post-production Fairlight provides an integrated audio editing and mixing workspace. Vendor documentedSource	Not yet verified for this product.
Project portability	Timeline interchange Blackmagic documents interoperability with Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Media Composer workflows. No project round trip was tested. Check the destination's supported interchange version and effects. Vendor documentedSource	Project interchange Direct export includes AAF, EDL, OMF and Final Cut Pro XML. An exchange format does not guarantee that every effect or title transfers. No CapCut project conversion was tested. Vendor documentedSource
Official learning materials	Official learning materials Blackmagic publishes training videos and downloadable training books with project files. Vendor documentedSource	Not yet verified for this product.
Captions	Not yet verified for this product.	Captions Caption tracks can be burned into the picture, exported as sidecar files or embedded in supported formats. Text-Based Editing changes the cut; Adobe documents caption generation as a separate step on the final sequence. Accuracy was not measured. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Offline use	Not yet verified for this product.	Disconnected team work Team Projects documents offline editing with cloud synchronization on reconnection. Adobe scopes this to temporary interruptions and advises against extended disconnected Team Projects work. It is not an indefinite offline license or generative-services promise. Vendor documentedSource
Price boundary	Not yet verified for this product.	Price boundary The US page showed US$22.99 per month on 19 September 2026. A$35.99 per month was observed on 17 September. Both were annual commitments. Different regional observations, not equivalent global quotes. The Australian page stated GST included. US taxes and a Singapore offer remain unverified. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Individual-plan storage	Not yet verified for this product.	Individual-plan storage The retrieved individual-plan comparison lists 100 GB cloud storage. Vendor documentedSource
Subscription commitment	Not yet verified for this product.	Subscription commitment The observed US individual offer is an annual contract with monthly payments, not a cancel-any-month quote. Adobe describes different cancellation treatment for annual and month-to-month plans. Check the actual regional contract before purchase. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

This workspace aligns existing research. It does not declare a winner or treat missing evidence as a missing feature. Read the methodology.

Prices & plans

Published prices keep their original currency and billing terms. Taxes, promotions and checkout prices can differ.

DaVinci Resolve

Free

Free desktop edition

AvailabilityGlobal download

Check the codec and OS requirements for your footage.

Source

DaVinci Resolve Studio

USD 236.00 once

Listed individual software purchase

AvailabilityUnited States

Promotional US offer checked on 26 October 2026: US$236, reduced from US$295. The promotion end date, taxes and final checkout were not verified. Separate cloud services are excluded.

Source

DaVinci Resolve Studio

SGD 305.00 once

Listed individual software purchase

AvailabilitySingapore

Source

Adobe Premiere

Premiere individual: observed Australian offer

AUD 35.99/month

Annual commitment, billed monthly

AvailabilityAustralia offer returned by the generic page

Observed 17 September 2026. The page stated GST included and A$431.88 per year. This retained Australian observation is not a US or Singapore quote. Final checkout was not performed.

Source

Premiere individual: observed US offer

USD 22.99/month

Annual commitment, billed monthly

AvailabilityUnited States

Observed 19 September 2026. Monthly payments belong to an annual contract. Check the applicable cancellation terms. Taxes and final checkout were not verified.

Source 1 Source 2

Premiere individual: Singapore quote

Check current price

Verify monthly versus annual commitment

AvailabilitySingapore

A Singapore offer was not verified. The dated US and Australian offers are not converted into SGD.

Source

Features and limits

Hide identical answers

16 features

Row headings group related topics. Each answer keeps its specific scope. An unverified answer means we do not have enough evidence.

Platforms

DaVinci Resolve

Desktop platforms

Windows, macOS and Linux.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Desktop platforms

Windows and macOS; Premiere mobile is a separate application scope.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Requirements scope

DaVinci Resolve

Documented generation

The live product overview identifies DaVinci Resolve 21.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Requirements scope

Technical requirements cover Premiere 26.x through 26.5.2.

Vendor documentedSource

Free plan limits

DaVinci Resolve

Free edition boundary

Vendor describes virtually all 8-bit formats through UHD 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps.

This is not a complete codec matrix. Exact container, codec, bit depth and OS exceptions still need checking.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Free access

A seven-day trial is offered; there is no ongoing free desktop tier in the checked plans.

Vendor documentedSource

Export

DaVinci Resolve

Studio output

Studio adds support described as 10-bit video up to 120 fps and resolutions beyond 4K.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Direct export formats

Adobe lists direct export options including ProRes, image formats and project interchange formats.

This list supplements Media Encoder formats. It does not establish playback quality or speed.

Vendor documentedSource

AI features

DaVinci Resolve

Paid AI and finishing

Studio lists text-based editing, Magic Mask and temporal or AI spatial noise reduction.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Adobe Premiere

Transcript editing

Text-Based Editing lets the editor build cuts from a transcript.

Vendor documentedSource

Collaboration

DaVinci Resolve

Shared projects

Local and remote project libraries support multi-user work; Blackmagic Cloud is a separate option.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Review and collaboration

Frame.io review and Team Projects are documented.

Vendor documentedSource

Color controls

DaVinci Resolve

Color workflow

Dedicated color workspace with curves, qualifiers, tracking and node-based adjustments.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Color controls

Lumetri tools provide curves, secondaries and color settings.

The newly promoted Color Mode is marked beta and is not treated as a stable-release capability.

Vendor documentedSource

After Effects handoff

DaVinci Resolve

Compositing

Fusion provides a node-based effects workspace within Resolve.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

After Effects handoff

Dynamic Link connects After Effects and Premiere without an intermediate render.

Check compatible app versions and separate After Effects entitlement.

Vendor documentedSource

Audio post-production

DaVinci Resolve

Audio post-production

Fairlight provides an integrated audio editing and mixing workspace.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Not yet verified for this product.

Project portability

DaVinci Resolve

Timeline interchange

Blackmagic documents interoperability with Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Media Composer workflows.

No project round trip was tested. Check the destination's supported interchange version and effects.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Project interchange

Direct export includes AAF, EDL, OMF and Final Cut Pro XML.

An exchange format does not guarantee that every effect or title transfers. No CapCut project conversion was tested.

Vendor documentedSource

Official learning materials

DaVinci Resolve

Official learning materials

Blackmagic publishes training videos and downloadable training books with project files.

Vendor documentedSource

Adobe Premiere

Not yet verified for this product.

Captions

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Captions

Caption tracks can be burned into the picture, exported as sidecar files or embedded in supported formats.

Text-Based Editing changes the cut; Adobe documents caption generation as a separate step on the final sequence. Accuracy was not measured.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Offline use

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Disconnected team work

Team Projects documents offline editing with cloud synchronization on reconnection.

Adobe scopes this to temporary interruptions and advises against extended disconnected Team Projects work. It is not an indefinite offline license or generative-services promise.

Vendor documentedSource

Price boundary

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Price boundary

The US page showed US$22.99 per month on 19 September 2026. A$35.99 per month was observed on 17 September. Both were annual commitments.

Different regional observations, not equivalent global quotes. The Australian page stated GST included. US taxes and a Singapore offer remain unverified.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Individual-plan storage

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Individual-plan storage

The retrieved individual-plan comparison lists 100 GB cloud storage.

Vendor documentedSource

Subscription commitment

DaVinci Resolve

Not yet verified for this product.

Adobe Premiere

Subscription commitment

The observed US individual offer is an annual contract with monthly payments, not a cancel-any-month quote.

Adobe describes different cancellation treatment for annual and month-to-month plans. Check the actual regional contract before purchase.

Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Feature comparison
Feature	DaVinci Resolve	Adobe Premiere
Platforms	Desktop platforms Windows, macOS and Linux. Vendor documentedSource	Desktop platforms Windows and macOS; Premiere mobile is a separate application scope. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Requirements scope	Documented generation The live product overview identifies DaVinci Resolve 21. Vendor documentedSource	Requirements scope Technical requirements cover Premiere 26.x through 26.5.2. Vendor documentedSource
Free plan limits	Free edition boundary Vendor describes virtually all 8-bit formats through UHD 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps. This is not a complete codec matrix. Exact container, codec, bit depth and OS exceptions still need checking. Vendor documentedSource	Free access A seven-day trial is offered; there is no ongoing free desktop tier in the checked plans. Vendor documentedSource
Export	Studio output Studio adds support described as 10-bit video up to 120 fps and resolutions beyond 4K. Vendor documentedSource	Direct export formats Adobe lists direct export options including ProRes, image formats and project interchange formats. This list supplements Media Encoder formats. It does not establish playback quality or speed. Vendor documentedSource
AI features	Paid AI and finishing Studio lists text-based editing, Magic Mask and temporal or AI spatial noise reduction. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2	Transcript editing Text-Based Editing lets the editor build cuts from a transcript. Vendor documentedSource
Collaboration	Shared projects Local and remote project libraries support multi-user work; Blackmagic Cloud is a separate option. Vendor documentedSource	Review and collaboration Frame.io review and Team Projects are documented. Vendor documentedSource
Color controls	Color workflow Dedicated color workspace with curves, qualifiers, tracking and node-based adjustments. Vendor documentedSource	Color controls Lumetri tools provide curves, secondaries and color settings. The newly promoted Color Mode is marked beta and is not treated as a stable-release capability. Vendor documentedSource
After Effects handoff	Compositing Fusion provides a node-based effects workspace within Resolve. Vendor documentedSource	After Effects handoff Dynamic Link connects After Effects and Premiere without an intermediate render. Check compatible app versions and separate After Effects entitlement. Vendor documentedSource
Audio post-production	Audio post-production Fairlight provides an integrated audio editing and mixing workspace. Vendor documentedSource	Not yet verified for this product.
Project portability	Timeline interchange Blackmagic documents interoperability with Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Media Composer workflows. No project round trip was tested. Check the destination's supported interchange version and effects. Vendor documentedSource	Project interchange Direct export includes AAF, EDL, OMF and Final Cut Pro XML. An exchange format does not guarantee that every effect or title transfers. No CapCut project conversion was tested. Vendor documentedSource
Official learning materials	Official learning materials Blackmagic publishes training videos and downloadable training books with project files. Vendor documentedSource	Not yet verified for this product.
Captions	Not yet verified for this product.	Captions Caption tracks can be burned into the picture, exported as sidecar files or embedded in supported formats. Text-Based Editing changes the cut; Adobe documents caption generation as a separate step on the final sequence. Accuracy was not measured. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Offline use	Not yet verified for this product.	Disconnected team work Team Projects documents offline editing with cloud synchronization on reconnection. Adobe scopes this to temporary interruptions and advises against extended disconnected Team Projects work. It is not an indefinite offline license or generative-services promise. Vendor documentedSource
Price boundary	Not yet verified for this product.	Price boundary The US page showed US$22.99 per month on 19 September 2026. A$35.99 per month was observed on 17 September. Both were annual commitments. Different regional observations, not equivalent global quotes. The Australian page stated GST included. US taxes and a Singapore offer remain unverified. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2
Individual-plan storage	Not yet verified for this product.	Individual-plan storage The retrieved individual-plan comparison lists 100 GB cloud storage. Vendor documentedSource
Subscription commitment	Not yet verified for this product.	Subscription commitment The observed US individual offer is an annual contract with monthly payments, not a cancel-any-month quote. Adobe describes different cancellation treatment for annual and month-to-month plans. Check the actual regional contract before purchase. Vendor documentedSource 1 Source 2

Your comparison workspace.

Prices & plans

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve Studio

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Premiere

Premiere individual: observed Australian offer

Premiere individual: observed US offer

Premiere individual: Singapore quote

Features and limits

Platforms

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Requirements scope

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Free plan limits

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Export

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

AI features

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Collaboration

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Color controls

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

After Effects handoff

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Audio post-production

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Project portability

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Official learning materials

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Captions

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Offline use

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Price boundary

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Individual-plan storage

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Subscription commitment

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

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Your comparison workspace.

Prices & plans

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve Studio

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Premiere

Premiere individual: observed Australian offer

Premiere individual: observed US offer

Premiere individual: Singapore quote

Features and limits

Platforms

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Requirements scope

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere

Free plan limits

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Premiere